A classical reference provided the basis for this name. A poem in the Man'yoshu anthology (8th century) contained a phrase that was abbreviated to "aichi," which became the name of a county and, in turn, was given to the prefecture.
Total Area
Aichi Pref.: 5,139 km2
Population
Aichi Pref.: ~ 6,980,000
Major Industries
Automobile
Aerospace
Engineering
Shipping
Ceramics
Clothing
