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Chūkyō Metropolitan Area: Chūkyō, sometimes called the Chūkyō region (中京地方 Chūkyō-chihō), is the name of a major metropolitan area in Japan that is centered on the city of Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture. The area makes up the most urban part of the Tōkai region. The population (a

Nagoya: Nagoya is the fourth-largest city in Japan. Located on the Pacific coast in the Chūbu region on central Honshū, it is the capital of Aichi Prefecture and is one of Japan's major ports along with those of Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Yokohama, Chiba, and Hakat

Nagoya Railroad: Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. , often abbreviated as Meitetsu, is a railroad company operating around Aichi Prefecture and Gifu Prefecture of Japan. Established in 1894, Meitetsu is one of the oldest private railways in Japan. Some of the most famous tra

Mikawa Province: Mikawa Province is an old province in the area that today forms the eastern half of Aichi Prefecture. Mikawa bordered on Owari, Mino, Shinano, and Tōtōmi provinces. Even today, Mikawa is used to refer to the eastern portion of Aichi, including such c

Owari Province: Owari was an old province of Japan that is now the western half of present day Aichi Prefecture. Its abbreviation is Bishū (尾州). The ancient capital of Owari was near Inazawa in the western part of the province. Two of the most famous warlords of Jap

Toyota, Aichi: | |- | |- | |} Toyota is a city located in the Mikawa region of Aichi, Japan, east of Nagoya.

Ichinomiya, Aichi: Ichinomiya is a city located in Aichi, Japan. The city is often called Owari-ichinomiya to avoid confusion with another Ichinomiya (now part of the city of Toyokawa). The pre-expansion city was once part of now-defunct Nakashima District until Septem

Kariya, Aichi: Kariya is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of January 1 2008, the city has an estimated population of 145,117 and the density of 2,880 persons per km². The total area is 50.45 km². The city was founded on April 1, 1950. Kariya is twinned with Missi

Toyohashi, Aichi: Toyohashi is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on August 1, 1906. As of October 12005, the city has an estimated population of 379,830 and a density of 1,413.94 persons per km². The total area is .

Okazaki, Aichi: Okazaki is a city located in Aichi Prefecture on the main island of Japan.

Inuyama, Aichi: Inuyama is a city located near Nagoya in Aichi, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1954. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 73,247 and the density of 977.02 persons per km². The total area is 74.97 km². The city lies along the e

Komaki, Aichi: Komaki is a city located in Aichi, Japan. It is commonly associated with Nagoya Airport, which is partly located in the city. The other part is in the city of Kasugai. As of January 1, 2008, the city has an estimated population of 149,060 and the den

Nishio, Aichi: Nishio is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 106,720 and the density of 1,410 persons per km². The total area is 75.78 km². The city was founded on December 15, 1953. In 2006 the city came into the Gui

Inazawa, Aichi: Inazawa is a city located in Aichi, Japan. The city was founded on November 1, 1958. As of April 1, 2008 the city has an estimated population of 137,466 and the density of 1,730 persons per km². The total area is 79.30 km². Inazawa is the location of

Kasugai, Aichi: Kasugai is a city located in Aichi, Japan. The city was founded on June 1, 1943. As of　October 1, 2003, the city has an estimated population of 300,320 and the density of . The total area is . Part of Nagoya Airport is in the city of Kasugai. The res

Toyokawa, Aichi: Toyokawa is a city located in Aichi, Japan. It was formerly known as Ushikubo (牛窪). The city was founded on June 1, 1943, and has a population of about 160,000 people.

Expo 2005: Expo 2005 was the World's Fair held in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, east of the city of Nagoya. The Expo ran for 185 days between March 25 and September 25, 2005. Aichi 2005 was Japan's second Universal Exposition, the first being Osaka's Expo '70 (1970)

Ise Bay: Ise Bay (伊勢湾 Ise-wan) is a bay located at the mouth of the Kiso river, between Mie and Aichi Prefectures in Japan. Ise Bay has an average depth of 19.5 metres, and a maximum depth of 30 metres toward the centre of the Bay. The mouth of the bay is 9 k

Denso: DENSO Corporation ( ) is a global automotive components manufacturer headquartered in the city of Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Established December 16, 1949 as Nippondenso Co. Ltd., DENSO is a member of the Toyota Group companies. In a way, Denso

Seto, Aichi: Seto is a city located in Aichi, Japan. It is located about 35 minutes from Nagoya by way of the Meitetsu Seto Line. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 132,171 and the density of 1,184.12 persons per km². The total area is 111.62 km²

Kiyosu, Aichi: Kiyosu is a city located in Aichi, Japan. On July 7, 2005 the towns of Kiyosu, Shinkawa and Nishibiwajima merged to form the new city of Kiyosu. As of April 1, 2006, the city had a population of 55,592. The total area is 13.31km². Home to the Kiyosu

Anjō, Aichi: Anjō is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 176,323 and the density of 2,050 persons per km². The total area is 86.01 km². The city was founded on May 5, 1952. The city was once known as "Japanese Denma

Ōbu, Aichi: Ōbu is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 77,324 and the density of 2,295.84 persons per km². The total area is 33.68 km². The city was founded on September 1, 1970.

Nagakute, Aichi: Nagakute is a town located in Aichi District, Aichi, Japan. As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 44,985 and a density of 2,088.44 persons per km². The total area is 21.54 km². On March 25, 2005, Expo 2005 opened with its main site bein

Ama District, Aichi: Ama (海部郡; -gun) is a district located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 262,688 and a density of 1,434.04 persons per km². The total area is 183.18 km².

Nisshin, Aichi: Nisshin is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 73,918 and the density of 2,117.99 persons per km². The total area is 34.90 km². The city was founded on October 1, 1994. Nisshin borders Nagoya and server

Aisai, Aichi: Aisai is a city located in the Owari Region of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. On April 1, 2005, Saya and Saori Towns and Hachikai and Tatsuta Villages of Ama District were merged into Aisai. As of March 15, 2005, the city has an estimated population of 65,

Tahara, Aichi: Tahara is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 43,093 and the density of 405.01 persons per km². The total area is 106.40 km². The city was founded on August 20, 2003 as a result of the town of Tahara ab

Shinshiro, Aichi: Shinshiro is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of April 1, 2006, the city has an estimated population of 52,467. The total area is 499km².

Hekinan, Aichi: Hekinan is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2004, the city has an estimated population of 70,943 and the density of 1,939.74 persons per km². The total area is 35.86 km². The city was founded on April 5, 1948.

Handa, Aichi: Handa is a city located in Aichi, Japan, which was founded on October 1, 1937. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 114,336 and the density of 2,421.35 persons per km². The total area is 47.22 km². Influenced by the opening of a Dow Ch

Chita District, Aichi: Chita (知多郡; -gun) is a district located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 160,310 and a density of 968.93 persons per km². The total area is 165.45 km².

Tokoname, Aichi: Tokoname is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2006, the city has an estimated population of 52,301 and the density of 1,023.56 persons per km². The total area is 48.59 km². The city was founded on April 1, 1954. Chubu Centrair International Airpo

Owariasahi, Aichi: Owariasahi is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 77,225 and the density of 3,673.88 persons per km². The total area is 21.02 km². The city was part of Higashikasugai District until December 1, 1970, wh

Gamagōri, Aichi: Gamagōri is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 81,583 and the density of 1,456.84 persons per km². The total area is 56.00 km². The city was founded on April 1, 1954. Events to note in Gamagōri are the

Nōbi Plain: The Nōbi Plain is a large plain in Japan that stretches from the Mino area of southwest Gifu Prefecture to the Owari area of northwest Aichi Prefecture, covering an area of approximately 1,800km². Topography and Geology of the Nobi Plain. Soki Yamamo

Kitanagoya, Aichi: Kitanagoya, or North Nagoya transliterally, is a city located in Aichi, Japan. The city was created as a result of merger of two neighboring towns, Shikatsu and Nishiharu in March 20, 2006. As of March 12008, the city has an estimated population of 8

Meiji Mura: Meiji Mura is an open-air architectural museum/theme park in Inuyama, near Nagoya in Aichi prefecture, Japan. It was opened on March 18, 1965. The museum preserves historic buildings from Japan's Meiji (1867-1912), Taisho (1912-1926), and early Showa

Toyoake, Aichi: Toyoake is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2007, the city has an estimated population of 69,057 and the density of 2,979.16 persons per km². The total area is 23.18 km². The city was founded on August 1, 1972.

Yatomi, Aichi: Yatomi is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 2006, as a result of the merger between the town of Yatomi and the village of Jushiyama from Ama District. As of 2006, the town has an estimated population of 42,17

Noritake: Noritake Co., Limited ( ) is one of the largest pottery and porcelain makers in the world. The company's head office is in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Noritake Co., Limited, commonly known as "Noritake," grew out of a trading company establish

Nishikasugai District, Aichi: Nishikasugai (西春日井郡; -gun) is a district located in Aichi, Japan.

Chiryū, Aichi: Chiryū is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on December 1, 1970. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 64,239 and the density of 3,931.40 persons per km². The total area is 16.34 km².

Tsushima, Aichi: Tsushima is a city located in Aichi Prefecture in the Chūbu region of Japan. As of March 1, 2004, the city has an estimated population of 66,712 and the density of 2,660 persons per km². The total area is 25.08 km². The city was founded on March 1, 1

Tōkai, Aichi: Tōkai is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 106,713 and the density of 2,460 persons per km². The total area is 43.36 km². The city was founded on April 1, 1969.

Takahama, Aichi: Takahama is a city located in the Mikawa region of Aichi, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 39,412 and the density of 3,031.69 persons per km². The total area is 13.00 km². The city was founded on December 1, 1970. Takahama i

Chita Peninsula: Chita Peninsula (知多半島 Chita Hantō) is a peninsula to the south of Aichi Prefecture, central Honshū, Japan. It runs approximately north-south. To the west is Ise Bay, while to the east it encloses Mikawa Bay. It faces the Atsumi Peninsula southeast ac

Aichi District, Aichi: The current Aichi (愛知郡; Aichi-gun) District is located east of the city of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 84,405. The total area is 39.57 km². The district once as known as the Ayuchi(あゆち) bec

Mikawa Bay: Mikawa Bay (三河湾 Mikawa-wan) is a bay to the south of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, surrounded by Chita Peninsula to the west and Atsumi Peninsula to the east and south. Its area is approximately 604km 2 . Pollution of the shallow, enclosed waters of the b

Kōnan, Aichi: Kōnan is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 98,806 and the density of 3,274.98 persons per km². The total area is 30.17 km². The city was founded on June 1, 1954.

Nishikamo District, Aichi: Nishikamo (西加茂郡; -gun) is a district located in Nishimikawa Region in Aichi, Japan. The district once covers the northern and western parts of the city of Toyota and the town of Miyoshi. Due to the mergers held in 2005, all but the town of Miyoshi me

Kitashitara District, Aichi: Kitashitara (北設楽郡; -gun) is a district located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2004, the district has an estimated population of 12,346. The total area is 553.27 km². There are two towns and one village within the district. *Shitara *Toei *Toyone The town of

Iwakura, Aichi: Iwakura is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of November 12005, the city has an estimated population of 48,581 and a population density of 4545.95 persons per km². The total area is 10.49 km². The city was founded on December 1, 1971.

Chita, Aichi: Chita is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 81,975 and the density of 1,804.42 persons per km². The total area is 45.43 km². The city was founded on September 1, 1970.

Hoi District, Aichi: Hoi District is a district located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2006, the district has an estimated population of 45,000 persons. The total area is 58.30 km². In February 1, 2006, Ichinomiya combined with Toyokawa, and separated from Hoi District.

Hazu District, Aichi: Hazu (幡豆郡; -gun) is a district located in Aichi, Japan. In 2003, the district had an estimated population of 58,921 and a density of 696.88 persons per km². The total area is 84.55 km².

Niwa District, Aichi: Niwa (丹羽郡; -gun) is a district located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 53,576 and a density of 2,163.81 persons per km². The total area is 24.76 km².

Nukata District, Aichi: Nukata (額田郡; -gun) is a district located in central Aichi, Japan. After World War II, the district merged into the city of Okazaki. The town of Kota also planned to merge with the city of Okazaki but ended up going in separate ways.

F.C. Kariya: F.C. Kariya are a football (soccer) club based in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. They play in the Japan Football League. Their team colours are white and red.

Honshū: or Honshu is the largest island of Japan. The nation's main island, it is south of Hokkaidō across the Tsugaru Strait, north of Shikoku across the Inland Sea, and northeast of Kyūshū across the Kanmon Strait. It is the seventh largest island, and th

Nukata Prefecture: Nukata Prefecture (額田県 -ken) was a prefecture in the Chūbu region of Japan, comprising the former state of Mikawa and the Chita Peninsula. It was merged into Aichi Prefecture on November 27, 1872.