Yono, Saitama
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Yono (与野市, Yono-shi) was a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
On May 1, 2001, Yono was merged with the cities of Urawa and Ōmiya to create the city of Saitama.[1]
Since April 1, 2003, the area of former Yono City is only consisted of Chūō-ku of Saitama City.[citation needed]
History
[edit]Modern Yono
[edit]- On April 1, 1889, the town of Yono was founded.[2]
- On July 15, 1958, Yono became a city, which existed between cities of Urawa and Ōmiya.[citation needed]
Saitama city era
[edit]- On May 1, 2001, Yono was merged with the cities Urawa and Ōmiya to create the new capital city of Saitama.[1]
- On April 1, 2003, when Saitama became a designated city, the former area of Yono city became known as Chūō-ku, along with small parts of former Urawa and Ōmiya cities.[citation needed]
Things of Interest
[edit]Yono City was the birthplace of former Kawasaki Frontale and current RC Strasbourg goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima.[3] Saitama New Urban Center Station is west of Utsunomiya Line.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Jacobs, A.J. (February 2008). "Developmental state planning, sub-national nestedness, and reflexive public policymaking: Keys to employment growth in Saitama City, Japan". Cities. 25 (1): 1–20. doi:10.1016/j.cities.2007.03.001.
The city was incorporated on May 1, 2001, when three cities, Urawa (then the capital), Omiya, and Yono were amalgamated (see Figure 3, Figure 4).
- ^ 角川日本地名大辞典〈11〉埼玉県 [Kadokawa Nippon Dictionary 〈11 〉 Saitama Prefecture] (in Japanese). KADOKAWA. July 1980. pp. 892–894. ISBN 978-4040011103.
- ^ "選手・スタッフプロフィール: KAWASAKI FRONTALE" [Player/Staff Profile: KAWASAKI FRONTALE]. Kawasaki Frontale (in Japanese). Retrieved 5 December 2024.
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