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Kariya, Aichi "Kariya" redirects here. For other uses, go to Kariya (disambiguation) Kariya (刈谷市;
Kariya-shi ) is a
city located in
Aichi ,
Japan .
As of
November 1 2005 , the city has an estimated
population of 141,364 and the
density of 2,712.39 persons per
km² . The total area is 50.45 km².
The city was founded on
April 1 ,
1950 .
Kariya is twinned with
Mississauga, Ontario ,
Canada .
There are companies related to
Toyota Motor Corporation , such as
Toyota Industries Corporation and
Denso Corporation . A notable educational institution based in Kariya is the
Aichi University of Education (AUE), a national university, and its affiliated high school. Both the AUE and AUE High School are located in the Hirosawa section of the Igaya neighbourhood.
During World War 2, large towers in Kariya, funded by Germany were used to communicate the orders for Japan to attack Pearl Harbour. These have since been demolished however.
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Official website *
Aichi University of Education *
Aichi University of Education Library *
Kariya Lutheran Church
