Kozakai
Kozakai was a town located in Hoi District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
As of November 1, 2007, 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 was merged into the expanded city of Toyokawa. Therefore, Hoi District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
History
- October 1, 1889 – Toyoaki Village was founded.
- September 12, 1906 – Kozakai Village was founded by the unification of Toyoaki Village and Ina Village.
- September 12, 1926 – Kozakai Town was founded.
- 1973 – Toyokawa Shinkin Bank Incident occurred.
- 1993 – Kozakai Town Cultural Hall was completed.
- February 1, 2010 – Kozakai merged with the city of Toyokawa.
Education
Primary schools
- Kozakai Nishi Primary School
- Kozakai Higashi Primary School
Junior High school
- Kozakai Junior High School
High school
- Kozakai High School
Social education
Ceremony Hall
- Kozakai Town Cultural Hall
Transportation
Railway
- Central Japan Railway Company
- *Iida Line – Kozakai Station
- *Tōkaidō Main Line – Nishi-Kozakai Station
- Meitetsu Nagoya Main Line – Ina Station
Road
National highway
Local attractions
- Utari Jinja
- Gosha Inari
- Ruins of Ina Castle
Noted persons from Kozakai
- Yasuhiko Okada – Former Administrative Vice-Minister of the Environment of Japan