Nukata District, Administrative district in central Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Nukata District is an administrative division in central Aichi Prefecture, part of the Mikawa region. It comprises several municipalities with Kōta serving as the main administrative center.
The area developed from ancient counties of western Mikawa Province, where the Matsudaira clan held significant control during the Sengoku period. It briefly functioned as an independent prefecture in the early Meiji era before being absorbed into Aichi Prefecture in 1872.
The district maintains traditional administrative practices through its connection to Mikawa Province, contributing to regional identity within Aichi Prefecture.
Most travelers reach this district through Kōta, which serves as the administrative hub and offers the best facilities. The surrounding communities are easily accessible from the town center.
The district had a brief period as an independent prefecture in the early Meiji era before merging with Aichi. This chapter reflects the era of administrative restructuring that followed Japan's opening to the world.
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