Owariasahi

Owariasahi spans across 21.03 square kilometers northwest of Nagoya, featuring residential neighborhoods and the Aichi Prefectural Forest Park covering 15 percent of its territory.

The region transformed from an agricultural area focused on rice cultivation and silk production into a center for pottery and ceramics manufacturing during the late Taisho period.

The city maintains four designated intangible cultural properties, including traditional practices such as Bo-no-te, Uchi-hayashi, Zaiodori, and Omanto performances.

The Meitetsu Seto Line provides rail access through three stations - Inba, Owari Asahi, and Sango - connecting residents to the broader Aichi Prefecture transportation network.

The municipality changed its name upon receiving city status in 1970 to differentiate itself from other locations named Asahi throughout Japan.

Location: Aichi Prefecture

Inception: July 16, 1906

Shares border with: Nagoya, Seto, Nagakute

Website: https://city.owariasahi.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.21653,137.03536

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:48