Kita-ku, Saitama
Kita-ku (北区, Kita-ku, lit. "North ward") is a ward of Saitama city, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, occupying the northern part of the city. It is surrounded by Minuma-ku (east), Ōmiya-ku (south), Nishi-ku (west) of Saitama city and Ageo city (north).
History
Until May 1, 2001 it was a northern part of Ōmiya city.
On that day Ōmiya merged with neighboring cities of Urawa and Yono to form the city of Saitama.
On 1 April 2003, the day Saitama city became a city designated by government ordinance, Kita-ku was sectored as well as other eight wards.
Economy
A global automotive company, Calsonic Kansei, is headquartered in the ward.
Points of interest
The bonsai nurseries located in the area of Kita-ku is usually referred to as the "Ōmiya Bonsai Village" because it is in the area of former Ōmiya city. It has the official suburb name of "Bonsai-chō" (盆栽町, lit. "Bonsai Town".) The place is a must-see for bonsai enthusiasts travelling to Japan.
After the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake bonsai nurseries relocated from Tokyo and formed the bonsai village.
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