Fun facts about Nagoya
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Nagoya's name may originate from the adjective 'nagoyaka', meaning 'calm'.
Nagoya
Japan
Nagoya is the capital and most populous city of Aichi Prefecture in Japan. It is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city in Japan, and the principal city of the Chūkyō metropolitan area, which is itself the third-most populous metropolitan area in Japan.
From the “Toponymy” section
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Nagoya Castle was constructed using materials taken from Kiyosu Castle.
Nagoya
Japan
Nagoya is the capital and most populous city of Aichi Prefecture in Japan. It is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city in Japan, and the principal city of the Chūkyō metropolitan area, which is itself the third-most populous metropolitan area in Japan.
From the “History” section
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Nagoya is served by Chubu Centrair International Airport, built on an artificial island.
Nagoya
Japan
Nagoya is the capital and most populous city of Aichi Prefecture in Japan. It is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city in Japan, and the principal city of the Chūkyō metropolitan area, which is itself the third-most populous metropolitan area in Japan.
From the “Transport” section
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Nagoya's Atsuta Shrine is said to hold the Kusanagi sword, one of Japan's imperial regalia.
Nagoya
Japan
Nagoya is the capital and most populous city of Aichi Prefecture in Japan. It is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city in Japan, and the principal city of the Chūkyō metropolitan area, which is itself the third-most populous metropolitan area in Japan.
From the “Sightseeing” section
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The Nagoya dialect, also called Owari dialect, is spoken in the western half of Aichi Prefecture.
Nagoya
Japan
Nagoya is the capital and most populous city of Aichi Prefecture in Japan. It is the largest city in the Chūbu region, the fourth-most populous city in Japan, and the principal city of the Chūkyō metropolitan area, which is itself the third-most populous metropolitan area in Japan.
From the “Culture” section
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