Mito, Aichi

Mito was a town located in Hoi District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
On January 15, 2008, Mito, along with the town of Otowa, was merged into the expanded city of Toyokawa.
As of 2007, the town had an estimated population of 13,536 and a population density of 722.69 persons per km². The total area was 18.73 km².

History

The area around Mito has been settled since prehistoric times, and archaeologists have found numerous remains from the Jōmon, Yayoi and Kofun periods.

1930: Mito Town was founded.
1939: Symbol of Mito was adopted.
1947: Mito Junior High School was founded. Goyu Station changed its name to Aichi-Mito Station.
1976: New town office was completed.
1979: Crematory was completed.
1980: Ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Mito Town was held.
1986: Mito High School was founded.
1992: Mt. Mito promenade was completed. Water purification plant was completed.
1995: Heartful Hall was completed.
1996: The first Mito Festival was held.
2000: Welfare and Health Center opened.
October 2, 2007: Mito Town Library opened in the Heartful Hall.
January 15, 2008: Mito Town, along with Otowa Town, was merged into the expanded Toyokawa City.