Nakagawa Ward in Nagoya City is an area with many rivers running through it, including the Nakagawa Canal, Shonai River, and Shinkawa River. It has a large area of flat land, and around the canals, industries such as steelworks and warehouses have developed rapidly. There are also many institutions such as the ward office in the center of the ward, and the surrounding commercial areas are experiencing rapid development. Furthermore, residential development has progressed in recent years, with the construction of high-rise apartment buildings. Access to expressways and national highways is also improving, so this area is sure to become even more livable in the future. The mascot character for Nakagawa Ward in Nagoya City is called Nappy, and he is helping to revitalize the ward as a mascot.