Naka Ward in Nagoya City is one of the city's 16 wards. It has a highly developed commercial complex and is the center of Nagoya. National institutions such as the prefectural and ward offices are also concentrated in Naka Ward. It is said that Oda Nobunaga, famous during the Sengoku period, was born here. Major festivals include the Osu Avenue Townspeople Festival and the Nagoya Castle Night Festival. The Osu Avenue Townspeople Festival is an event held to revitalize Osu, and features events such as the Oiran procession, entertaining many people. The Nagoya Castle Night Festival, held every August, features events such as Bon Odori dances inside the castle, and you can also see performances such as the illuminated castle tower.