Kozakai, Aichi
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| Former municipality | |
| Since | February 1, 2010 |
| Currently part of | Toyokawa |
 Kozakai's location in Aichi, Japan. |
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| Location | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Chūbu |
| Prefecture | Aichi |
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| Population (as of November 1, 2007) | |
| Total | 21,708 |
| Symbols | |
| Tree | Osmanthus |
| Flower | Satsuki azalea |
Official website: Town of Kozakai
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Kozakai (小坂井町 Kozakai-chō) was a formerly a town located in Hoi District, Aichi, Japan.
As of November 1, 2007, (the last census information available) the town had an estimated population of 22,708 and a population density of 2,188.31 persons per km². The total area was 9.92 km².
On February 1, 2010 Kozakai merged with the city of Toyokawa. With this merger, Hoi District ceased to exist.
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[edit] History
- October 1, 1889 - Toyoaki Village (豊秋村) was founded.
- September 12, 1906 - Kozakai Village was founded by the unification of Toyoaki Village and Ina Village (伊奈村).
- September 12, 1926 - Kozakai Town was founded.
- 1973 - Toyokawa Shinkin Bank Incident (豊川信用金庫事件 Toyokawa Shin'yō Kinko Jiken) occurred.
- 1993 - Kozakai Town Cultural Hall (小坂井町文化会館) was completed.
- February 1, 2010 - Kozakai merged with the city of Toyokawa.
[edit] Education
[edit] Primary schools
- Kozakai Nishi Primary School
- Kozakai Higashi Primary School
[edit] Junior High school
- Kozakai Junior High School
[edit] High school
- Kozakai High School
[edit] Social education
[edit] Ceremony Hall
- Kozakai Town Cultural Hall (小坂井町文化会館 Kozakai-chō Bunka Kaikan ; commonly called "Freuden Hall")
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Railway
[edit] Road
[edit] National highway
[edit] Local attractions
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- Utari Jinja (菟足神社)
- Gosha Inari (五社稲荷)
- Ruins of Ina Castle (伊奈城趾)
[edit] Noted persons from Kozakai
- Yasuhiko Okada (岡田 康彦 Okada Yasuhiko) - Former Administrative Vice-Minister of the Environment of Japan
[edit] External links
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