Hazu, Aichi
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is a former town
located in Hazu District
, Aichi Prefecture
, Japan
. As of May 1, 2004, the village had an estimated population
of 12,351 and a population density
of 474.13 persons per km². Its total area was 26.05 km².
Isshiki was a coastal settlement in southern Aichi Prefecture, on Mikawa Bay
. The town economy was based on commercial fishing
, and seasonal tourism, with parts of the town within the borders of the Mikawa Wan Quasi-National Park
. The modern town was founded in 1889, and expanded in 1906 and 1926 by merging with adjacent villages. There is a theme park called "Aichi Kodomo no Kuni" (Aichi Children's Land) with a swimming pool, a camp, walking course, and a small zoo. On the top of the mountain called Sangane in town is a shrine commemorating the war criminals of World War II
, including Hideki Tōjō
.
On April 1, 2011 Hasu, along with the towns of Isshiki
and Kira
, all from Hazu District, merged
into the city of Nishio
. Hazu District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
Towns of Japan
A town is a local administrative unit in Japan. It is a local public body along with prefecture , city , and village...
located in Hazu District
Hazu District, Aichi
is a former rural district located in southeastern Aichi Prefecture, Japan.As of 2003 , the district had an estimated population of 58,921 and a population density of 696.88 persons per km²...
, Aichi Prefecture
Aichi Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region. The region of Aichi is also known as the Tōkai region. The capital is Nagoya. It is the focus of the Chūkyō Metropolitan Area.- History :...
, Japan
Japan
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. As of May 1, 2004, the village had an estimated population
Population
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of 12,351 and a population density
Population density
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of 474.13 persons per km². Its total area was 26.05 km².
Isshiki was a coastal settlement in southern Aichi Prefecture, on Mikawa Bay
Mikawa Bay
thumb|right|Mikawa Bay Mikawa Bay is a bay to the south of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, surrounded by Chita Peninsula to the west and Atsumi Peninsula to the east and south. Its area is approximately 604 km2...
. The town economy was based on commercial fishing
Commercial fishing
Commercial fishing is the activity of catching fish and other seafood for commercial profit, mostly from wild fisheries. It provides a large quantity of food to many countries around the world, but those who practice it as an industry must often pursue fish far into the ocean under adverse conditions...
, and seasonal tourism, with parts of the town within the borders of the Mikawa Wan Quasi-National Park
Mikawa Wan Quasi-National Park
is a Quasi-National Park in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is rated a protected landscape according to the IUCN.The park includes the coastal areas of Atsumi Peninsula, the Pacific shoreline of Chita Peninsula as well as islands and portion of the northern shoreline of Mikawa Bay.It was founded on 10...
. The modern town was founded in 1889, and expanded in 1906 and 1926 by merging with adjacent villages. There is a theme park called "Aichi Kodomo no Kuni" (Aichi Children's Land) with a swimming pool, a camp, walking course, and a small zoo. On the top of the mountain called Sangane in town is a shrine commemorating the war criminals of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, including Hideki Tōjō
Hideki Tōjō
Hideki Tōjō was a general of the Imperial Japanese Army , the leader of the Taisei Yokusankai, and the 40th Prime Minister of Japan during most of World War II, from 17 October 1941 to 22 July 1944...
.
On April 1, 2011 Hasu, along with the towns of Isshiki
Isshiki, Aichi
is a former town located in Hazu District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of May 1, 2004, the village had an estimated population of 23,775 and a population density of 1055.25 persons per km². Its total area was 22.53 km²....
and Kira
Kira, Aichi
is a former town located in Hazu District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of May 1, 2004, the village had an estimated population of 22,280 and a population density of 619.2 persons per km². Its total area was 35.98 km²....
, all from Hazu District, merged
Merger and dissolution of municipalities of Japan
Municipal mergers and dissolutions carried out in Japan can take place within one municipality or between multiple municipalities and are required to be based upon consensus.- Merger policy:...
into the city of Nishio
Nishio, Aichi
is a city located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. As of February 2011, the city has an estimated population of 165,443 and a population density of 1,030 persons per km². The total area is 160.34 km².-Geography:...
. Hazu District was dissolved as a result of this merger.