Minami Ward in Nagoya City has long developed as an industrial area. In the central and western parts, small and medium-sized factories coexist with residential areas, creating a typical downtown landscape. The central part is an important transportation hub, with urban expressways, public transportation, and national highways running through it. In recent years, many commercial facilities have been built here and there. The ward is also home to Nippon Gaishi Sports Plaza, one of the largest indoor sports facilities in Japan, which hosts sporting events and concerts, attracting many people. The ward flower of Minami Ward in Nagoya City is the sunflower. In summer, you can see bright and vibrant sunflowers all over the ward.