Located in the northwest of Aichi Prefecture, Owariasahi City has seen a population increase in recent years due to the development of industry and growing demand as a commuter town for Nagoya City. The recreational facility, Aichi Prefectural Forest Park, is home to a botanical garden, an amusement park, a golf course, and other sports facilities, making it the city's most popular leisure facility. In addition to Owariasahi's specialty, freshly picked, ripe figs, fig-based alcohol is also sold. Another specialty product is the healthy vegetable called Petit Vert, which is gaining attention for its high nutritional value. The city is also known as "Japan's No. 1 town for delicious tea," and there are many tea specialty shops and coffee shops within the city.