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was a town located in Hoi District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. On January 15, 2008, Mito, along with the town of Otowa (also from Hoi District), was merged into the expanded city of Toyokawa. As of 2007 (the last data available prior to the merger), the town had an estimated population of 13,536 and a population density of 722.69 persons per km². The total area was 18.73 km². ==History== The area around Mito has been settled since prehistoric times, and archaeologists have found numerous remains from the Jomon, Yayoi and Kofun periods. *1930: Mito Town was founded. *1939: Symbol of Mito was adopted. *1947: Mito Junior High School was founded. Goyu Station changed its name to Aichi-Mito Station. *1976: New town office was completed. *1979: Crematory was completed. *1980: Ceremony to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Mito Town was held. *1986: Mito High School was founded. *1992: Mt. Mito promenade (御津山遊歩道) was completed. Water purification plant was completed. *1995: Heartful Hall was completed. *1996: The first Mito Festival (みとまつり ''Mito Matsuri'') was held. *2000: Welfare and Health Center opened. *October 2, 2007: Mito Town Library opened in the Heartful Hall. *January 15, 2008: Mito Town, along with Otowa Town (also from Hoi District), was merged into the expanded Toyokawa City. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mito, Aichi」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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