Aichi Prefecture

Aichi is an administrative region in central Honshu, covering several large industrial cities and coastal areas along the Pacific Ocean. The territory stretches from mountainous areas in the north to a broad coastal plain, where dense residential neighborhoods alternate with industrial zones.

The current administrative structure took shape after the Meiji Restoration, when two historic provinces merged and quickly grew into a center for railway and textile industries. During the 20th century, the focus shifted to automobile production, which continues to define the area today.

Local communities maintain crafts in metalworking and ceramics, still practiced in small workshops following methods passed down through generations. In towns and villages, you can feel the influence of samurai heritage, visible in old family names and building styles.

Travelers typically move between cities using regional trains, while coastal roads and expressways connect industrial areas. The port city in the center serves as a hub for international connections and domestic traffic.

This area is home to the busiest port in Japan, handling more containers than many other ports in the country combined. In the outskirts of cities, you can find large test tracks and development laboratories rarely accessible to visitors.

Location: Japan

Inception: May 8, 1872

Capital city: Nagoya

Shares border with: Gifu Prefecture, Mie Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture

Website: https://pref.aichi.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.18017,136.90642

Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:09