Kasugai, Aichi


Kasugai is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan., the city had an estimated population of 306,764, and a population density of 3,306 persons per km². The total area of the city is.

Geography

Kasugai is located in northwest Aichi Prefecture, north of the Nagoya metropolis, in the northern Nōbi Plain. The Shōnai River flows through the southern portion of the city.

Surrounding municipalities

Per Japanese census data, the population of Kasugai has increased rapidly over the past 70 years.

Climate

The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters. The average annual temperature in Kasugai is 15.8 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1681 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 28.2 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.3 °C.

History

The area which is now Kasugai contains many Kofun period burial mounds. It was part of ancient Owari Province Under the Edo period Tokugawa shogunate, the area was mostly part of the holdings of Owari Domain. With the Meiji period establishment of the modern municipalities system, the area was organized into villages under Higashikasugai District, including the village of Kachigawa on October 1, 1889. Kachigawa was raised to town status on July 25, 1900. On June 1, 1943, Kachigawa was merged with neighboring villages of Toriimatsu and Shinogi to form the city of Kasugai. In 1958, Kasugai annexed the neighboring towns of Sakashita and Kōzōji. Kasugai gained Special city status on April 1, 2001 with increased local autonomy.

Government

Kasugai has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 32 members. The city contributes four members to the Aichi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aichi District 6 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy

Due to its location, Kasugai is increasingly becoming a bedroom community for the greater Nagoya metropolis. In terms of agricultural production, Kasugai is noted for horticulture and produces over 80% of the cactus sold as houseplants. Oji Paper Company, Panasonic and Fujitsu have large factories in Kasugai.

Transportation

Airports

- Chūō Main Line
Meitetsu – Komaki Line
Tōkai Transport Service Company- Jōhoku Line
Aichi Loop Railway - Aichi Loop Line
Colleges and universities:
Primary and secondary education:
International schools:
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