 Nishinomiya's location in Hyōgo, Japan. WikipediaWikiProject Japanese prefectures for guidelines --> is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kinki region on Honshū Island For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. | |
| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kansai |
| Prefecture | Hyōgo |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Area | 99. In Political geography and International politics, a country is a Political division of a geographical entity For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. The Regions of Japan are not official administrative units but have been traditionally used as the regional division of Japan in a number of contexts The or the lies in the southern-central region of Japan 's main island Honshū. The prefectures of Japan are the country's 47 sub-national Jurisdictions one "metropolis" (都 to) Tokyo; one " circuit WikipediaWikiProject Japanese prefectures for guidelines --> is a prefecture of Japan located in the Kinki region on Honshū Island Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 96 km² (38. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 59 sq mi) |
| Population (as of April 1, 2008) | |
| Total | 476,329 |
| Location | |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Camphor Laurel |
| Flower | Sakura |
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| Nishinomiya Government Office | |
| Mayor | Satoru Yamada |
| Address | 〒662-8567 10-3 Rokutanji-chō, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyōgo-ken |
| Phone number | 0798-35-3151 |
| Official website: City of Nishinomiya | |
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Topography
Nishinomiya City is located in the south-east of Hyōgo Prefecture between the cities of Kobe and Osaka. It is bordered by Osaka Bay to the south, the cities of Amagasaki, Itami and Takarazuka along the Mukogawa and Nigawa rivers to the east and by a part of the Rokko Mountains and Kobe City to the north. is an industrial city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 1, 1916. For Itami Airport see Osaka International(Itami Airport is a city located in Hyogo, Japan. The city can be divided into two areas: a mountainous area in the north and a coastal plain in the south. Situated in the middle is Kabutoyama (309 meters), a landmark of the city.
The history of the city
- April 1, 1924: Opening of Kōshien Stadium
- April 1925: Nishinomiya Town became a municipal organization. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne Year 1924 ( MCMXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
- April 1933: City merged with Imazu Town, Shiba Village and Taisha Village.
- February 1941: City merged with Koto Village.
- May 1942: City merged with Kawaragi Village.
- April 1951: City merged with Naruo Village, Yamaguchi Village, and Shiose Village.
- January 17, 1995: Great Hanshin earthquake disaster. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The Great Hanshin Earthquake, or Kobe earthquake as it is more commonly known outside of Japan, was an Earthquake in Japan that occurred on Tuesday Nishinomiya City received widespread damage.
Industry
Based on shipping volume, Nishinomiya ranks eighth in Hyōgo Prefecture as of 2001, with food processing industries making up 78. 1% of the total. Of this percentage, sake production accounts for 24. 3%.
To promote small and middle-size businesses and to improve the living environment in area where houses stand next to factories, the city conducted a collective relocation program of industrial facilities to Naruo-hama and Nishinomiya-hama reclaimed lands.
In general, local industries face difficulties due to the damage caused by the Great Hanshin earthquake and the present economic recession. The Great Hanshin Earthquake, or Kobe earthquake as it is more commonly known outside of Japan, was an Earthquake in Japan that occurred on Tuesday The number of business establishments, employees, and the shipping volume of local industry is decreasing.
Agriculture
Since most of the farmland is located within the urban district, Nishinomiya agriculture is in a difficult situation and it worsens every year. Currently, efforts are being made to improve farming in order to make it profitable by growing such marketable products as soft vegetables for the big markets of Osaka and Kobe. Other efforts include effective land use by growing crops in greenhouses using hydroponic techniques and development of techniques for safe products.
Universities and Colleges
- Private Universities and Colleges
- Kwansei Gakuin University
- Otemae University
- Kobe College (Women's university)
- Seiwa College and Junior College
- Hyogo College Of Medicine
- Mukogawa Women's University and Junior College
- Shukugawa Gakuin Junior College
- Koshien Junior College
Culture
- Hirota Shrine
- Hyogo Performing Arts Center
- Kanno-ji
- Koshikiiwa Shrine
- Nishinomiya Shrine
- Mondo-yakujin (Toko-ji)
Points of interest
Sister city and Friendship Cities
- Sister City
Spokane since September,1961 (U.S., Washington)- Burlington (U.S., Vermont)
- Friendship Cities
Special products
- Sake - Japanese Rice Wine
- Najio Japanese Paper
- Bamboo Crafts
- Japanese Candles
External links
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| Aioi | Akashi | Akō | Amagasaki | Asago | Ashiya | Awaji | Himeji | Itami | Kakogawa | Kasai | Katō | Kawanishi | Kobe (capital) | Miki | Minamiawaji | Nishinomiya | Nishiwaki | Ono | Sanda | Sasayama | Shisō | Sumoto | Takarazuka | Takasago | Tamba | Tatsuno | Toyooka | Yabu | |||
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| Akō | Ibo | Kako | Kanzaki | Kawabe | Mikata | Sayō | Taka | |||
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