Nagoya, Major city in Japan.
Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest incorporated city and the third most populous urban area.
Founded in early 16th century, Nagoya played a pivotal role as a base for the shogun during the Edo period.
Nagoya is famous for its unique local cuisine, including hitsumabushi, tebasaki, and Nagoya Cochin.
The city's public transportation system includes six subway lines and numerous JR and private rail lines.
Nagoya Castle, with its golden dolphin-like ornaments called 'kinshachi', is a particularly unique symbol of the city.
Location: Aichi Prefecture
Inception: 1616
Capital city: Naka-ku
Population: 2326844
Website: city.nagoya.jp
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap