Anjo 安城市
Anjō (安城市, Anjō-shi) is a city located in Aichi, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 164,043 and the density of 1,907.25 persons per km². The total area is 86.01 km². The city was founded on May 5, 1952. The city is known as the 'Denmark' of Japan, and produces its own microbrew known as den-beer. Rural areas in Anjō are known for it's popular production of Figs and the Nashi Pear.
City Emblem
This design was created from the character "An" of Anjo. The open bottom part symbolizes development. This, a partial modification of the emblem used unofficially in the past, was adopted in 1960.
City Symbol
On the occasion of the city's 40th anniversary as a municipality, this friendly symbol indicating the image of "overflowing light, greenery, and industry of our cultural city" was adopted following a public solicitation in March 1992. This image of a big sky and earth toward the future expresses harmony and strong development.
City tree 'Black pine'
In the past, the Anjogahara field was full of wild young pine trees, which are now the principal greenery in Anjo. A row of pine trees with 400 years of history along the Tokaido highway has been designated as a municipal cultural property. It was selected as the city tree by the vote of residents in May 1972.
City flower 'Salvia'
This flower is very easy for everyone to cultivate, and city residents have planted many at their homes and in school flower beds. This flower displays burning red blossoms from summer to autumn, and represents the remarkable city of Anjo. This was adopted as the city flower by the vote of city residents in May 1972.