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{{nihongo|'''Kasugai'''|春日井市|Kasugai-shi}} is a [[Cities of Japan|city]] in [[Aichi Prefecture]], Japan. {{As of|2019|10|01}}, the city had an estimated population of 306,764,<ref>[https://www.city.kasugai.lg.jp Kasugai City official statistics] {{in lang|ja}}</ref> and a population density of 3,306 persons per km². The total area of the city is {{convert|92.78|sqkm|sqmi}}. The city is sometimes called '''Owarikasugai''' to avoid confusion with other municipalitity of the same name, including [[Kasugai, Yamanashi|Kasugai]] (now partly of [[Fuefuki]]) in [[Yamanashi Prefecture]].
{{nihongo|'''Kasugai'''|春日井市|Kasugai-shi}} is a [[Cities of Japan|city]] in [[Aichi Prefecture]], Japan. {{As of|2019|10|01}}, the city had an estimated population of 306,764,<ref>[https://www.city.kasugai.lg.jp Kasugai City official statistics] {{in lang|ja}}</ref> and a population density of 3,306 persons per km<sup>2</sup>. The total area of the city is {{convert|92.78|sqkm|sqmi}}. The city is sometimes called '''Owarikasugai''' to avoid confusion with other municipality of the same name, including [[Kasugai, Yamanashi|Kasugai]] (now partly of [[Fuefuki]]) in [[Yamanashi Prefecture]].


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

===Climate===
===Climate===
The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Kasugai is 15.8&nbsp;°C. The average annual rainfall is 1681&nbsp;mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 28.2&nbsp;°C, and lowest in January, at around 4.3&nbsp;°C.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/asia/japan/aichi/kasugai-4930/ Kasugai climate data]</ref>
The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters ([[Köppen climate classification]] ''Cfa''). The average annual temperature in Kasugai is 15.8&nbsp;°C. The average annual rainfall is 1681&nbsp;mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 28.2&nbsp;°C, and lowest in January, at around 4.3&nbsp;°C.<ref>[https://en.climate-data.org/asia/japan/aichi/kasugai-4930/ Kasugai climate data]</ref>

===Demographics===
===Demographics===
Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-aichi.php Kasugai population statistics]</ref> the population of Kasugai has increased rapidly over the past 70 years. In 1970 due to fastest growing in the city.
Per Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/php/japan-aichi.php Kasugai population statistics]</ref> the population of Kasugai has increased rapidly over the past 70 years. In 1970 due to fastest growing in the city.
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===Surrounding municipalities===
===Surrounding municipalities===
;{{flagdeco|Aichi}}[[Aichi Prefecture]]
;{{flagdeco|Aichi}}[[Aichi Prefecture]]
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;{{flagdeco|Gifu}}[[Gifu Prefecture]]
;{{flagdeco|Gifu}}[[Gifu Prefecture]]
*[[Tajimi, Gifu|Tajimi]]
*[[Tajimi, Gifu|Tajimi]]

===Cityscape===
===Cityscape===
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===Origins===
===Origins===
The area which is now Kasugai contains many [[Kofun period]] [[kofun|burial mounds]].
The area which is now Kasugai contains many [[Kofun period]] [[kofun|burial mounds]].

===Early modern period===
===Early modern period===
====Edo period====
====Edo period====
It was part of ancient [[Owari Province]] Under the [[Edo period]] [[Tokugawa shogunate]], the area was mostly part of the holdings of [[Owari Domain]].
It was part of ancient [[Owari Province]] Under the [[Edo period]] [[Tokugawa shogunate]], the area was mostly part of the holdings of [[Owari Domain]].

===Late modern period===
===Late modern period===
====Meiji period====
====Meiji period====
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Kachigawa was raised to town status on July 25, 1900.
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.
On June 1, 1943, Kachigawa was merged with neighboring villages of Toriimatsu and Shinogi to form the city of Kasugai.

===Contemporary history===
===Contemporary history===
====Modern Kasugai====
====Modern Kasugai====
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==Government==
==Government==
[[File:Kasugai City Hall exterior ac (1).jpg|thumb|200px|City hall]]
[[File:Kasugai City Hall exterior ac (1).jpg|thumb|200px|City hall]]

===Mayor-council===
===Mayor-council===
Kasugai has a [[mayor-council]] form of government with a directly elected mayor and a [[unicameral]] city legislature of 32 members.
Kasugai has a [[mayor-council]] form of government with a directly elected mayor and a [[unicameral]] city legislature of 32 members.

===Prefectural Assembly===
===Prefectural Assembly===
The city contributes four members to the [[Aichi Prefectural Assembly]].
The city contributes four members to the [[Aichi Prefectural Assembly]].

===House of Representatives===
===House of Representatives===
In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aichi District 6 of the [[House of Representatives of Japan|lower house]] of the [[Diet of Japan]].
In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aichi District 6 of the [[House of Representatives of Japan|lower house]] of the [[Diet of Japan]].
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*Fire department
*Fire department
**Kasugai fire department
**Kasugai fire department

===Health care===
===Health care===
*Hospital
*Hospital
**Kasugai Municipal Hospital
**Kasugai Municipal Hospital

===Post office===
===Post office===
*Kasugai Post office
*Kasugai Post office
*Kōzōji Post office
*Kōzōji Post office

===Library===
===Library===
*Kasugai City Library
*Kasugai City Library
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====National====
====National====
;Disaster Alliance city
;Disaster Alliance city
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[[File:Kasugai matsuri Fastival 20191020-4.jpg|thumb|200px|Kasugai CBD]]
[[File:Kasugai matsuri Fastival 20191020-4.jpg|thumb|200px|Kasugai CBD]]
Due to its location, Kasugai is increasingly becoming a [[bedroom community]] for the greater Nagoya metropolis.
Due to its location, Kasugai is increasingly becoming a [[bedroom community]] for the greater Nagoya metropolis.

===Primary sector of the economy===
===Primary sector of the economy===
====Agriculture====
====Agriculture====
In terms of agricultural production, Kasugai is noted for horticulture and produces over 80% of the [[cactus]] sold as houseplants.
In terms of agricultural production, Kasugai is noted for horticulture and produces over 80% of the [[cactus]] sold as houseplants.

===Secondary sector of the economy===
===Secondary sector of the economy===
====Manufacturing====
====Manufacturing====
[[Oji Paper Company]], [[Panasonic]] and [[Fujitsu]] have large factories in Kasugai.
[[Oji Paper Company]], [[Panasonic]] and [[Fujitsu]] have large factories in Kasugai.

===Tertiary sector of the economy===
===Tertiary sector of the economy===
====Commerce====
====Commerce====
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File:Kasugai Kachigawa Shopping District 2009-08B.JPG|Kachigawa Shopping District
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===Companies headquartered in Kasugai===
===Companies headquartered in Kasugai===
*AICHI ELECTRIC
*AICHI ELECTRIC
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==Education==
==Education==
[[File:HI16025 katoyu Chubu University Action Before Words Stone monument.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Chubu University]]]]
[[File:HI16025 katoyu Chubu University Action Before Words Stone monument.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Chubu University]]]]

===University===
===University===
Colleges and universities:
Colleges and universities:
* [[Chubu University]]
* [[Chubu University]]
* [[Meijo University]], Kasugai campus
* [[Meijo University]], Kasugai campus

===Primary and secondary education===
===Primary and secondary education===
* Kasugai has 37 public elementary schools and15 public junior high schools operated by the city government, and seven public high schools operated by the Aichi Prefectural Board of Education. There are also one private junior high schools and one private high school. The prefecture also operates two special education schools for the handicapped.
* Kasugai has 37 public elementary schools and15 public junior high schools operated by the city government, and seven public high schools operated by the Aichi Prefectural Board of Education. There are also one private junior high schools and one private high school. The prefecture also operates two special education schools for the handicapped.

===International schools===
===International schools===
* {{Nihongo|Toshun Korean Primary School|[[:ja:東春朝鮮初級学校|東春朝鮮初級学校]]}} – [[Chosen gakko|North Korean school]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tohsyun.kir.jp//map.html |script-title=ja:東春ハッキョ所在地 |publisher=Toshun Korean Primary School |access-date=October 14, 2015 |quote="{{Nihongo2|愛知県春日井市弥生町2047}}"}}</ref>
* {{Nihongo|Toshun Korean Primary School|[[:ja:東春朝鮮初級学校|東春朝鮮初級学校]]}} – [[Chosen gakko|North Korean school]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tohsyun.kir.jp//map.html |script-title=ja:東春ハッキョ所在地 |publisher=Toshun Korean Primary School |access-date=October 14, 2015 |quote="{{Nihongo2|愛知県春日井市弥生町2047}}"}}</ref>
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[[File:Series315 C6.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Chūō Main Line]]]]
[[File:Series315 C6.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Chūō Main Line]]]]
[[File:Meitetsu Komaki Line 300 series 5.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Meitetsu Komaki Line]]]]
[[File:Meitetsu Komaki Line 300 series 5.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Meitetsu Komaki Line]]]]

===Airways===
===Airways===
====Airports====
====Airports====
*[[Nagoya Airfield]]
*[[Nagoya Airfield]]

===Railways===
===Railways===
====Conventional lines====
====Conventional lines====
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;[[File:Aikan logomark.svg|23px]] [[Aichi Loop Line|Aichi Loop Railway]]
;[[File:Aikan logomark.svg|23px]] [[Aichi Loop Line|Aichi Loop Railway]]
*[[Aichi Loop Line]]：{{STN|Kōzōji}} –
*[[Aichi Loop Line]]：{{STN|Kōzōji}} –

===Expressway===
===Expressway===
====Highways====
====Highways====
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*[[Image:E19 Expressway (Japan).png|24px|link=|alt=E19]] [[Chūō Expressway]]
*[[Image:E19 Expressway (Japan).png|24px|link=|alt=E19]] [[Chūō Expressway]]
*[[Image:C2 Expressway (Japan).png|24px|link=|alt=C2]] Nagoya Dai-Ni Kanjo Expressway（Meinikan）
*[[Image:C2 Expressway (Japan).png|24px|link=|alt=C2]] Nagoya Dai-Ni Kanjo Expressway（Meinikan）

====Japan National Route====
====Japan National Route====
*{{jct|country=JPN|Route|19}}
*{{jct|country=JPN|Route|19}}

Revision as of 20:49, 4 April 2022

Kasugai
春日井市
Special city
Tofu Memorial HallKasugai Cactus
Ochiai Park
UtsutsuJinja ShrineKōzōji New Town
Kasugai Festival
Flag of Kasugai
Flag
Official seal of Kasugai
Seal
Location of Kasugai in Aichi Prefecture, highlighted in pink
Location of Kasugai in Aichi Prefecture, highlighted in pink
Kasugai is located in Japan
Kasugai
Kasugai
 
Coordinates: 35°14′51″N 136°58′20″E / 35.24750°N 136.97222°E / 35.24750; 136.97222
CountryJapan
RegionChūbu (Tōkai)
PrefectureAichi
Government
 • – MayorFutoshi Itoh (since May 2006)
Area
 • Total92.78 km2 (35.82 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2019)
 • Total306,764
 • Density3,300/km2 (8,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
– TreeZelkova serrata
– FlowerSakura
Phone number81-(0)568-81-5111
AddressToriimatsu 5–44, Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture 486-8686
WebsiteOfficial website

Kasugai (春日井市, Kasugai-shi) is a city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 306,764,[1] and a population density of 3,306 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 92.78 square kilometres (35.82 sq mi). The city is sometimes called Owarikasugai to avoid confusion with other municipality of the same name, including Kasugai (now partly of Fuefuki) in Yamanashi Prefecture.

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.

Climate

The city has a climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and relatively mild winters (Köppen climate classification Cfa). 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.[2]

Demographics

Per Japanese census data,[3] the population of Kasugai has increased rapidly over the past 70 years. In 1970 due to fastest growing in the city.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1940 39,942—    
1970 64,346+61.1%
1960 77,174+19.9%
1970 161,835+109.7%
1980 244,119+50.8%
1990 266,599+9.2%
2000 287,623+7.9%
2010 305,662+6.3%

Surrounding municipalities

Aichi Prefecture
Gifu Prefecture

Cityscape

  • Skyline of Kasugai City
    Skyline of
    Kasugai City
  • Skyline of Kachigawa
    Skyline of
    Kachigawa
  • Ochiai Park
    Ochiai Park
  • Kōzōji New Town
    Kōzōji New Town

History

Origins

The area which is now Kasugai contains many Kofun period burial mounds.

Early modern period

Edo period

It was part of ancient Owari Province Under the Edo period Tokugawa shogunate, the area was mostly part of the holdings of Owari Domain.

Late modern period

Meiji period

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.

Contemporary history

Modern 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

City hall

Mayor-council

Kasugai has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 32 members.

Prefectural Assembly

The city contributes four members to the Aichi Prefectural Assembly.

House of Representatives

In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aichi District 6 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Public

Police

Firefighting

  • Fire department
    • Kasugai fire department

Health care

  • Hospital
    • Kasugai Municipal Hospital

Post office

  • Kasugai Post office
  • Kōzōji Post office

Library

  • Kasugai City Library
  • Kasugai police station
    Kasugai police station
  • Kasugai fire department
    Kasugai fire department
  • Kasugai Municipal Hospital
    Kasugai Municipal Hospital
  • Kasugai Post Office
    Kasugai Post Office
  • Kasugai City Library
    Kasugai City Library

External relations

Twin towns – Sister cities

International

Sister City
City Country State since
Kelowna CanadaCanada British Columbia February 5, 1981.[4]

National

Disaster Alliance city
City Prefecture Region since
Ōgaki Gifu PrefectureGifu Prefecture Chūbu region August 25, 2011.
Kasuga Fukuoka PrefectureFukuoka Prefecture Kyūshū region August 7, 2012.
Aomori Aomori PrefectureAomori Prefecture Tōhoku region October 10, 2012.

Economy

Kasugai Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Kachigawa downtown
Kasugai CBD

Due to its location, Kasugai is increasingly becoming a bedroom community for the greater Nagoya metropolis.

Primary sector of the economy

Agriculture

In terms of agricultural production, Kasugai is noted for horticulture and produces over 80% of the cactus sold as houseplants.

Secondary sector of the economy

Manufacturing

Oji Paper Company, Panasonic and Fujitsu have large factories in Kasugai.

Tertiary sector of the economy

Commerce

Shopping center

Companies headquartered in Kasugai

  • AICHI ELECTRIC
  • Amiyaki Tei
  • Daito ME
  • Chita Kogyo
  • Toyo Electric Corporation
  • KDK（Panasonic Ecology Systems）
  • Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX
  • Fine Sinter
  • Mitsuchi Corporation

Education

Chubu University

University

Colleges and universities:

Primary and secondary education

  • Kasugai has 37 public elementary schools and15 public junior high schools operated by the city government, and seven public high schools operated by the Aichi Prefectural Board of Education. There are also one private junior high schools and one private high school. The prefecture also operates two special education schools for the handicapped.

International schools

Transportation

Chūō Main Line
Meitetsu Komaki Line

Airways

Airports

Railways

Conventional lines

Central Japan Railway Company
Meitetsu
Tōkai Transport Service Company
Aichi Loop Railway

Expressway

Highways

Japan National Route

  • Nagoya Airport
    Nagoya Airport
  • Kachigawa Station
    Kachigawa Station
  • Kasugai Station
    Kasugai Station
  • Meinikan and Jōhoku Line
    Meinikan and Jōhoku Line
  • Kasugai Interchange
    Kasugai Interchange
  • Japan National Route 19
    Japan National Route 19

Local attractions

Jōjō Castle
Ajiyoshi Futagoyama Kofun
Greenpia Kasugai
Ochiai Park
Castle
Buddhist temple
  • Enpuku-ji temple
  • Kōzō-ji temple
  • Mitsuzō-in temple
  • Rinsyō-in temple
  • Shintoku-ji temple
  • Taigaku-ji temple
  • Enpukuji temple
    Enpukuji temple
  • Mitsuzōin temple
    Mitsuzōin temple
  • Rinsyōin temple
    Rinsyōin temple
  • Shintokuji temple
    Shintokuji temple
  • Taigakuji temple
    Taigakuji temple
Shinto shrines
  • Itahato Jinja
  • Hakusan Jinja
  • Matsubara Jinja
  • Sakashita Jinja
  • Utsutsu Jinja
  • Itahato Jinja
    Itahato Jinja
  • Hakusan Jinja
    Hakusan Jinja
  • Matsubara Jinja
    Matsubara Jinja
  • Sakashita Jinja
    Sakashita Jinja
  • Utsutsu Jinja
    Utsutsu Jinja
Archaeological sites
Library
  • Kasugai city library
Park
  • Greenpia Kasugai
  • Ochiai Park

Notable residents

References

  1. ^ Kasugai City official statistics (in Japanese)
  2. ^ Kasugai climate data
  3. ^ Kasugai population statistics
  4. ^ "Sister Cities". City of Kelowna. Retrieved September 26, 2007.
  5. ^ 東春ハッキョ所在地. Toshun Korean Primary School. Retrieved October 14, 2015. 愛知県春日井市弥生町2047

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