Midori (緑区 Midori-ku) is one of the wards of the city of Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
In this ward is located Arimatsu town.
Midori-ku is one of the sixteen wards within Nagoya city and is located to the south east of the city. Recently, as of July 1, 2006, it has become the ward with the highest population, surpassing even Nakagawa-ku by a small amount. Located in Midori-ku is Arimatsu which is famous for traditional craftwork. Narumi and Odaka are also in Midori-ku but Arimatsu has been the main town since the old days. In 1560, the battle of Okehazama was fought in Midori-ku. Narumi was also an inn town on the Tokai road. After 1965, the north east area of Midori-ku which was then known as the Tibet of Nagoya was developed causing a large increase in the population of people living there.
Famous people who were born in Midori-ku
Shintaro Tokita, (Musician) graduated from Kamisawa middle school.
Junichi Komoto, (Comedian) lived there when he was an infant. However, resided in Okayama city.
Hitomi Sato (Actress)
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Coordinates: 35°4′15″N 136°57′8″E / 35.07083°N 136.95222°E
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