Higashi Ward (東区) is one of the 16 wards of the city of Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. , the ward had an estimated population of 82,939 and a population density of 10,757 persons per km2. The total area was 7.71 km2.

Geography

Higashi Ward is located in the center of Nagoya city. It is the smallest of the wards of Nagoya in terms of geographic area.

Surrounding municipalities

History

Higashi Ward was one of the original four wards of the city of Nagoya, established on April 1, 1908. Most of the area was completely destroyed during the Bombing of Nagoya in World War II. After the war, the layout of the streets was changed to a grid pattern, with wide streets serving as firebreaks.

Economy

Higashi Ward has the headquarters of Tōkai Television Broadcasting as well as the NHK Nagoya Broadcasting Station.

Education

Transportation

Rail

Highways

Local attractions

Notable people from Higashi-ku, Nagoya