Around 1:30 a.m. on the 7th, a woman was hit by a wagon at a signalized intersection in Nishiki 2-chome, Naka Ward, Nagoya City, and died shortly after being taken to the hospital.
The wagon believed to have hit the woman was abandoned on a road about 150 meters from the scene.
(Witness)
“When the light turned green, a Hiace came out, and the woman was also crossing, so it hit her. It probably dragged her all the way here.”
Police are questioning the person who was driving the wagon and plan to arrest them on suspicion of hit-and-run once the evidence is confirmed.
Nishiki 2-chome
Nishiki 2-chome is a historic district in Nagoya, Japan, best known as the heart of the city’s entertainment and nightlife scene. It emerged as a “sakura” (licensed red-light district) during the Edo period and evolved into a vibrant hub of bars, restaurants, and clubs after World War II. Today, it remains a bustling area that blends traditional Japanese culture with modern urban energy.
Naka Ward
Naka Ward is one of the administrative districts of Nagoya, Japan, and serves as the city’s central commercial and cultural hub. Historically, it grew around Nagoya Castle, which was built in the early 17th century, and later developed into a key area for trade and entertainment during the Edo period. Today, it is known for landmarks such as Nagoya Station, Osu Kannon Temple, and the bustling Sakae district.
Nagoya City
Nagoya City is a major industrial and cultural hub in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture, with a history rooted in the 16th century when the powerful Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu shaped the region. The city is famous for Nagoya Castle, built in 1612 by the Tokugawa shogunate, though much of it was destroyed in World War II and later reconstructed. Today, Nagoya blends its historical heritage with modern innovation, serving as a center for automotive manufacturing, notably home to Toyota.
