Astronaut Soichi Noguchi captured from ISS the night view of Nagoya, Japan.
Nagoya is the largest city in the Chubu region of Japan. It is the 4th-most populous city in Japan, with a population of approx. 2.3 million. Located on the Pacific coast in central Honshu, it is the capital and most populous city of Aichi Prefecture, with the Port of Nagoya being Japan’s largest seaport. The arrival of the 20th century brought a convergence of economic factors that fueled rapid growth in Nagoya during the Meiji Restoration, and it became a major industrial hub for Japan. The traditional manufactures of timepieces, bicycles, and sewing machines were followed by the production of special steels, ceramic, chemicals, oil, and petrochemicals, as the area’s automobile, aviation, and shipbuilding industries flourished. These factors made the city a target for air raids during the Pacific War. Following the war, Nagoya’s economy diversified, but the city remains a significant centre for industry and transport in Japan.
The local scenery on the ground is as follows.
Reference: Soichi Noguchi’s Tweet
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