Ichinomiya, Aichi
| Ichinomiya 一宮 | ||
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| Special city | ||
| 一宮市 · Ichinomiya | ||
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  Ichinomiya | ||
| Coordinates: 35°21′N 136°46′E / 35.350°N 136.767°ECoordinates: 35°21′N 136°46′E / 35.350°N 136.767°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) | |
| Prefecture | Aichi Prefecture | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Kazuo Tani | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 113.91 km2 (43.98 sq mi) | |
| Population (September 1, 2013) | ||
| • Total | 386,653 | |
| • Density | 3,322.00/km2 (8,603.9/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Symbols | ||
| - Tree | Round-Leaf Holly | |
| - Flower | Chinese bellflower | |
| Address |
2-5-6 Honmachi, Ichinomiya-shi, Aichi-ken 491-8501 | |
| Phone number | 0586-28-8100 | |
| Website | www.city.ichinomiya.aichi.jp | |
Ichinomiya (一宮市 Ichinomiya-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, 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 September 1, 1921.
Ichinomiya literally means "the first shrine" of the province. In case of this city, it was Masumida Shrine of Owari Province.
On April 1, 2005, the city was expanded by absorbing the city of Bisai, and the town of Kisogawa (from Haguri District) which would make the city the fourth largest in Aichi Prefecture, only behind (by largest to third largest) Nagoya, Toyota, and Toyohashi. Following this merger, the city now has a population of at least 380,000 and the city has scheduled to become a Core City sometime in the future.
Economy
Kanesue has its headquarters in Ichinomiya. It moved to its current headquarters in July 1976.[1]
Education
There is one university in Ichinomiya, Shubun University. There are many public and private high schools and junior high schools, as well as junior colleges, such as Aichi Kiwami College of Nursing.
Geography
Surrounding municipalities
- Aichi Prefecture
- Gifu Prefecture
- Hashima, Kakamigahara
- Kasamatsu, Ginan (both from Hashima District)
History
- 1889: The town of Ichinomiya was founded by the mergers of Ichinomiya and Ichishiki.
- September 1, 1921: The city was founded.
- 1940: Merged with the villages of Haguri and Nishinari.
- 1955: Merged with surrounding 8 municipalities.
- April 1, 2002: Ichinomiya became a Special City.
- April 1, 2005: Absorbed the city of Bisai and the town of Kisogawa (from Haguri District).
Sister cities
Ichinomiya has nine sister cities, all members of the "Kazutoyo and Chiyo Summit". Ichinomiya is one of the members of the summit.
- Inuyama
- Kakegawa, Shizuoka
- Gujō, Gifu
- Anpachi, Gifu
- Kōchi, Kōchi
- Nagahama, Shiga
- Ōmi, Shiga
- Takahama, Fukui
- Torahime, Shiga
References
- ↑ "recruit.kanesue.co.jp Company profile" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2007-12-07.
External links
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- Ichinomiya City official website (Japanese)
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