Yono, Saitama
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Yono (与野市, Yono-shi) was a city located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
On May 1, 2001, Yono was merged with the cities of Urawa and Ōmiya to create the city of Saitama.[1]
Since April 1, 2003, the area of former Yono City is only consisted of Chūō-ku of Saitama City.[citation needed]
Modern Yono
- On April 1, 1889, the town of Yono was founded.[2]
- On July 15, 1958, Yono became a city, which existed between cities of Urawa and Ōmiya.[citation needed]
Saitama city era
- On May 1, 2001, Yono was merged with the cities Urawa and Ōmiya to create the new capital city of Saitama.[1]
- On April 1, 2003, when Saitama became a designated city, the former area of Yono city became known as Chūō-ku, along with small parts of former Urawa and Ōmiya cities.[citation needed]
