名古屋刑務所, Correctional facility in Miyoshi, Japan
Nagoya Prison is a correctional facility in Miyoshi that houses male detainees in a secure institutional setting. The facility operates as one of Japan's major detention centers, accommodating people from various backgrounds and circumstances.
The facility began operating in 1873 as a punishment center in the former Owari domain. It was renamed Aichi Prison in 1889 and then became Nagoya Prison in 1922, taking its current form as a major detention center.
The prison maintains educational programs and language classes for inmates, including Japanese instruction for foreign detainees and rehabilitation activities.
The location is reachable by walking from Miyoshi-gaoka Station on the Meitetsu Toyota Line. It is also accessible by car from the Tomei-Miyoshi Interchange for those traveling by vehicle.
The prison building houses 2,426 inmates, focusing on detention of foreign nationals, repeat offenders, and individuals with physical or mental health conditions.
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