a city of Japan, situated on the island of Hondo, 170 mi. w. s. w. of Tokyo, and on the Bay of Owari. The city is well built and contains many temples and monasteries, also a castle. Its industries include the manufacture of porcelain, lacquered ware, enameled ware, fans, embroideries, cottons and silks. It is one of the most important cities on the island. Population in 1904, 288,639.