Nishinomiya

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Nishinomiya
西宮市
Core city
Shukugawa Park in spring
Shukugawa Park in spring
Flag of Nishinomiya
Flag
Location of Nishinomiya in Hyōgo
Location of Nishinomiya in Hyōgo
Nishinomiya is located in Japan
Nishinomiya
Nishinomiya
Location in Japan
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Country Japan
Region Kansai
Prefecture Hyōgo
Government
 • Mayor Masahiro Kouno
Area
 • Total 99.96 km2 (38.59 sq mi)
Population (October 1, 2011)
 • Total 483,598
 • Density 4,800/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Symbols
 • Tree Camphor Laurel
 • Flower Sakura
Time zone Japan Standard Time (UTC+9)
City Hall Address 10-3 Rokutanji-chō, Nishinomiya-shi, Hyōgo-ken
662-8567
Website www.nishi.or.jp

Nishinomiya (西宮市 Nishinomiya-shi?) is a city located in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, between the cities of Amagasaki and Ashiya. On April 1, 2005, the city of Nishinomiya celebrated its 80th anniversary. It is best known as the home of Kōshien Stadium, where the Hanshin Tigers baseball team plays home games and where Japan's annual high school baseball championship is held. It is also the location of Kwansei Gakuin University, a private university founded by American missionaries in the nineteenth century. Nishinomiya is an important commercial and shipping city in the Kansai region with the third largest population in Hyōgo Prefecture.

As of October 1, 2011 the city has an estimated population of 483,598 and a population density of 4,800 persons per km². The total area is 99.96 km².

Topography

Nishinomiya City is located in the south-east of Hyōgo Prefecture between the cities of Kobe and Osaka. It is bordered by Osaka Bay to the south, the cities of Amagasaki, Itami and Takarazuka along the Mukogawa and Nigawa rivers to the east and by a part of the Rokko Mountains and Kobe City to the north. The city can be divided into two areas: a mountainous area in the north and a coastal plain in the south. Situated in the middle is Mount Kabuto (309 meters), a landmark of the city.

History

  • April 1, 1924: Opening of Kōshien Stadium
  • April 1925: Nishinomiya Town became a municipal organization.
  • April 1933: Nishinomiya merged with Imazu Town, Shiba Village and Taisha Village.
  • February 1941: Nishinomiya merged with Koto Village.
  • May 1942: Nishinomiya merged with Kawaragi Village.
  • April 1951: Nishinomiya merged with Naruo Village, Yamaguchi Village and Shiose Village.
  • January 17, 1995: Great Hanshin earthquake disaster. Nishinomiya City received widespread damage.
Kōshien Stadium

Economy

Furuno, a global electronics company, whose main products include marine electronics and medical equipment, has its headquarters in the city.[1]

Agriculture

Since most of the farmland is located within the urban district, Nishinomiya agriculture is in a difficult situation and it worsens every year. Currently, efforts are being made to improve farming in order to make it profitable by growing such marketable products as soft vegetables for the big markets of Osaka and Kobe. Other efforts include effective land use by growing crops in greenhouses using hydroponic techniques and development of techniques for safe products.

Residential districts

Nishinomiya is situated between the major cities of Kobe and Osaka. Luxury neighborhoods are common in this city, especially in areas near Ashiya. Some of the shopping malls in Nishinomiya are the Lalaport Koshien and the Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens.

Universities and colleges

High schools

Culture

Nishinomiya Shrine

Points of interest

Sister and friendship cities

Special products

  • Sake - Japanese Rice Wine
  • Najio Japanese Paper
  • Bamboo Crafts
  • Japanese Candles

Notable people

Gallery

References

  1. "Company Outline." Furuno. Retrieved on 2015-03-26.
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