Nagoya

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How many people live in Nagoya?Approximately 2.3 million residents, making it Japan's fourth-largest city
2. How big is Nagoya?Approximately 326 square miles (846 square kilometers)
3. What is the capital of Nagoya?Serves as the capital of Aichi Prefecture
4. What language do people speak in Nagoya?Japanese is the official and primary language
5. When was Nagoya built?Construction of Nagoya Castle commenced in 1610
6. What is Nagoya famous for?Nagoya is famous for its big car factories, especially the many companies that make parts for Toyota cars. It also has a tall, old castle called Nagoya Castle that people love to visit.

Nōbi Plain: Japan's largest alluvial plain, providing fertile ground for agriculture and urban expansion.
Tokugawa Ieyasu: Founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, instrumental in establishing Nagoya as a strategic castle town.
Nagoya meshi: A collective term for Nagoya's unique and hearty regional cuisine, known for its bold flavors.
Chūbu Region: A central region of Japan that includes Nagoya, known for its industrial and technological significance.