Kariya, Aichi
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Kariya (刈谷市; Kariya-shi) is a city located in Aichi, Japan.
As of November 1, 2005, the city has an estimated population of 141,364 and the density of 2,712.39 persons per km². The total area is 50.45 km².
The city was founded on April 1, 1950.
Kariya is twinned with Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
There are companies related to Toyota Motor Corporation, such as Toyota Industries Corporation and Denso Corporation. A notable educational institution based in Kariya is the Aichi University of Education (AUE), a national university, and its affiliated high school. Both the AUE and AUE High School are located in the Hirosawa section of the Igaya neighbourhood.
During World War 2, large towers in Kariya, funded by Germany were used to communicate the orders for Japan to attack Pearl Harbour. However, these have since been demolished.
[edit] External links
- (English) Official website
- (Japanese) Aichi University of Education
- (English) Aichi University of Education Library
- (Japanese) Kariya Lutheran Church
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| Aichi | Ama | Chita | Hazu | Hoi | Kitashitara | Nishikamo | Nishikasugai | Niwa | Nukata | |||
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