Aichi Prefecture
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Aichi Prefecture (愛知県, Aichi-ken) is a prefecture in the Chūbu region of Japan on the island of Honshu.[1] The capital city is Nagoya.[2]
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History
Aichi prefecture was created by merging Owari Province and Mikawa Province.[3]
Timeline
- 1573 (Genki 4): Construction begins at Inuyama Castle[4]
- 1612 (Keichō 17): Construction begins at Nagoya Castle[5]
- 2005 (Heisei 17): Expo 2005 World Exposition[6]
Economy
Aichi has a strong industry. Cars are made here. Commerce, farming and fishing are also important areas of the economy.
Geography
Aichi faces Ise Bay and Mikawa Bay to the south.
The prefecture borders Shizuoka Prefecture to the east, Nagano Prefecture to the northeast, Gifu Prefecture to the north, and Mie Prefecture to the west.
National Parks
National Parks are established in about 17% of the total land area of the prefecture.[7]
Shrines and Temples
Oguni jinja, Kotonomama Hachiman-gū, Sengen jinja and Mishima jinja are the chief Shinto shrines (ichinomiya) in the prefecture. [8]
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