Tōkai, Aichi
Tōkai (東海市, Tōkai-shi) is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2019, the city had an estimated population of 113,698 in 51,035 households,[1] and a population density of 2,618 persons per km². The total area of the city was 43.43 square kilometres (16.77 sq mi).
Tōkai
東海市 | |
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  Upper stage:Amida Buddha(Shurakuen Park) Lower stage:Nagoya iron and steel works | |
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 Location of Tōkai in Aichi Prefecture | |
  Tōkai Location in the Kansai region  Tōkai | |
| Coordinates: 35°01′23″N 136°54′7.9″E | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu (Tōkai) |
| Prefecture | Aichi |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Atsuo Suzuki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 43.43 km2 (16.77 sq mi) |
| Population (October 1, 2019) | |
| • Total | 113,698 |
| • Density | 2,600/km2 (6,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time) |
| - Tree | Camphor laurel |
| - Flower | Satsuki azalea |
| Phone number | 052-603-2211, 0562-33-1111 |
| Address | 1-1, Chūōmachi, Tōkai-shi, Aichi-ken 476-8601 |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
Tōkai is located in the far northwestern neck of Chita Peninsula in southern Aichi Prefecture, and is bordered by Ise Bay to the east, and the metropolis of Nagoya to the north. It extends 8.06 kilometers from east to west and 10.97 kilometers from north to south. Much of the city is near sea level in altitude.
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 Tōkai is 15.7 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1730 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.9 °C, and lowest in January, at around 4.5 °C.[2]
| Climate data for Tōkai (1981-2010) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 16.8 (62.2) |
20.2 (68.4) |
24.9 (76.8) |
29.9 (85.8) |
32.3 (90.1) |
36.2 (97.2) |
38.7 (101.7) |
39.2 (102.6) |
38.8 (101.8) |
30.1 (86.2) |
26.1 (79.0) |
21.3 (70.3) |
39.2 (102.6) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 9.5 (49.1) |
10.5 (50.9) |
14.1 (57.4) |
20.1 (68.2) |
24.3 (75.7) |
27.4 (81.3) |
31.2 (88.2) |
32.9 (91.2) |
28.6 (83.5) |
23.3 (73.9) |
17.6 (63.7) |
12.2 (54.0) |
21.0 (69.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 4.9 (40.8) |
5.6 (42.1) |
8.9 (48.0) |
14.4 (57.9) |
18.9 (66.0) |
22.6 (72.7) |
26.4 (79.5) |
27.8 (82.0) |
24.2 (75.6) |
18.3 (64.9) |
12.5 (54.5) |
7.3 (45.1) |
16.0 (60.8) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 0.7 (33.3) |
1.2 (34.2) |
4.1 (39.4) |
9.2 (48.6) |
14.0 (57.2) |
18.6 (65.5) |
22.7 (72.9) |
23.9 (75.0) |
20.4 (68.7) |
14.1 (57.4) |
8.0 (46.4) |
2.8 (37.0) |
11.7 (53.1) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −6.3 (20.7) |
−6.2 (20.8) |
−3.5 (25.7) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
5.8 (42.4) |
11.9 (53.4) |
16.6 (61.9) |
16.6 (61.9) |
11.1 (52.0) |
4.0 (39.2) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
−6.3 (20.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 45.7 (1.80) |
62.0 (2.44) |
114.5 (4.51) |
123.5 (4.86) |
149.9 (5.90) |
200.5 (7.89) |
173.9 (6.85) |
119.7 (4.71) |
236.7 (9.32) |
137.9 (5.43) |
82.2 (3.24) |
43.2 (1.70) |
1,489.6 (58.65) |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 157.6 | 163.6 | 186.5 | 197.0 | 183.8 | 144.4 | 164.6 | 208.9 | 158.5 | 164.8 | 156.1 | 161.9 | 2,052.1 |
| Source: Japan Meteorological Agency[3] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
Per Japanese census data,[4] the population of Tōkai greatly expanded in the 1960s, and has continued to grow at a reduced rate from that period over the past 50 years.
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 22,512 | — |
| 1950 | 29,888 | +32.8% |
| 1960 | 33,965 | +13.6% |
| 1970 | 86,608 | +155.0% |
| 1980 | 96,048 | +10.9% |
| 1990 | 97,358 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 99,921 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 107,704 | +7.8% |
Neighboring municipalities
History
Early modern period
During the Edo period, the area around Tōkai consisted of a number of fishing settlements and was governed as part of Owari Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate.
Late modern period
With the establishment of the modern municipalities system after the start of the Meiji period, the area was organized into a number of villages within Chita District, Aichi.
Contemporary history
The city of Tōkai was established on April 1, 1969, through the merger of the former towns of Yokosuka and Ueno within Chita District.
Government
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Tōkai has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 22 members. The city contributes two members to the Aichi Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Aichi District 8 of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.
External relations
International
- Sister cities
Nilüfer (Bursa Province, Turkey)
- since May 10, 2007[5]
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Shire of Macedon Ranges (Victoria, Australia)
- since October 16, 2014[5]
National
- Sister cities
Yonezawa (Yamagata Prefecture, Tōhoku region)
- since October 20, 1999
Kamaishi (Iwate Prefecture, Tōhoku region)
- since March 24, 2007
Okinawa (Okinawa Prefecture, Kyūshū region)
- since November 20, 2009
Economy
Manufacturing
Tōkai has a strong industrial base along its coastline, dominated by a large steel mill owned by Nippon Steel and by Aichi Steel, which has its headquarters and three manufacturing plants in the city.[6]
Education
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Universities
- Seijoh University
- Nihon Fukushi University – Tokai campus
Schools
- Tōkai has twelve public elementary schools and six public middle schools operated by the city government and three public high schools operated by the Aichi Prefectural Board of Education.
Transportation
Conventional lines
- Tokoname Line: - Nawa - Shūrakuen - Shinnittetsu-mae - Ōtagawa - Owari Yokosuka -
- Kōwa Line: - Ōtagawa - Takayokosuka - Minami-Kagiya - Yawata Shinden -
Expressways
Isewangan Expressway
Chitahantō Road (no interchange)
Nagoya Expressway Route 4
Japan National Route
Tōkai JCT
Tōkai-shimpo Entrance
Meiko East Big Bridge
Local attractions
Tourist attraction
- Temples
- Gyokurin-ji
- Kanpuku-ji
- Miroku-ji
Gyokurin-ji
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Miroku-ji
- Parks
- Shurakuen Park
- Oike Park
- Museums
- GAS ENERGY EXHIBIT HALL
- Heisyu Memorial Hall
- KAGOME Memorial Hall
- The Reverend Mr.ICHITAROU TOMATO Memorial Hall
Heisyu Memorial Hall
KAGOME Memorial Hall
TOMATO Memorial Hall
Culture
Festivals
- Ōta Festival
- Owari-Yokosuka Matsuri
Ōta Festival
Owari-Yokosuka Matsuri
Notable people from Tōkai
- Dragon Kid, professional wrestler
- Kamakichi Kishinouye, biologist
- Tomohiro Kondo, professional golfer
- Aoi Morikawa, Actor and Model
In pop culture
- Tōkai is the setting for the manga and anime series The Quintessential Quintuplets
References
- TōkaiCity official statistics (in Japanese)
- Tōkai climate data
- "東海 1981-2010年". JMA. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
- Tōkai population statistics
- "International Exchange". List of Affiliation Partners within Prefectures. Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR). Archived from the original on December 24, 2015. Retrieved November 21, 2015.
- "Business Locations — Production locations." Aichi Steel. Retrieved on May 25, 2018.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)
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