Dainia

Dainia (大ニア Dainia) is the fourth-largest city in Takyoto and is the capital of the Shokitan Prefecture, which is located on the western side of Shokishima, near Toyokin. The city is located along Chōkōsō-wan Bay, and located 28 km (18 mi) from central Toyokin. To the east of the city is the Shokitan mountain range, with the tallest mountain in Takyoto located 48 km (30.4 mi) southeast of the city.

The population of Dainia is 3,945,093, ranking it as the fourth-largest city in Takyoto. It is also part of the Toyokin-Dainia agglomerate area, which has a population of over 17 million people. The agglomeration is one of the largest agglomerations in the world, and the largest in Takyoto.

Dainia is the entertainment capital of Takyoto, and functions as one of the major command centers for the Takyotan economy, the others being Nichiro and Toyokin. The headquarters for many Takyotan record labels such as Island Tunes Records and Radiowave Records. Also, in the district of Eigashi, Takyoto-based film companies and editing studios pop up throughout the area. In the Dendō-ōdan district, there is also plenty of nightclubs and theaters. The nighttime population of Dainia increases drastically, having a population of 5.3 million, compared to the daytime population at 3.7 million. This gives it the third largest nighttime population in Takyoto, after Toyokin and Nichiro.

Geography
The western side of Dainia is open to Chōkōsō-wan Bay, the second largest bay in Takyoto. Beyond the bay is the Kaiyukan Strait, which divides Honshu from Takyoto. To the east of the city is the Shokitan mountain range, the largest mountain range in Takyoto. Mount Jerumi, Takyoto's tallest mountain is located southeast of Dainia. Dainia is located approximately 28 km (18 mi) southwest of Toyokin, the largest city in Takyoto. Dainia is located near the border of the Shokitan Prefecture and Toyokin Prefecture.

Climate
Dainia belongs to the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa), with all four seasons distinct. The winters tend to be mild, and January is the coldest month on average. Temperatures in January have an average high of 6.11ºC (43ºF). The city rarely sees snowfall, however snow can be seen every 2-3 years. Springtime in Dainia is temperate, with average highs around 15.9ºC (60.6ºF). However, this soon changes around May and June, when early summer arrives. Summers are somewhat hot and humid, and bring in occasional storms. Daytime temperatures in August and September reach an average high of 32.9ºC (91.3ºF). Autumn in the city is relatively like spring, although with more storms and sometimes typhoons.

Air
Due to the close proximity of Dainia to Toyokin, residents usually share the airports that serve Toyokin. However, there is a regional airport 6 km (4 mi) east of Dainia that flies to other Takyotan airports.

Toyokin-Ineku International Airport (IATA: TOY) is the largest and busiest airport in Takyoto. It handles the majority of the domestic and short-haul flights into Toyokin and Dainia. Despite this, there are quite a few international flights out of the airport. There are bus, taxi, and rail services to the airport. It is located approximately 34.4 km (21.4 mi) away from Dainia.

Kyūmura International Airport (IATA: KYU) is the second most busiest airport in Takyoto. Most of the international, long-haul routes operate at Kyūmura. Kyūmura is much closer to Dainia than Ineku is, being only 28.6 km (17.8 mi) away. There are also more transportation options to the airport.

Sea
The Port of Toyoda is the main port serving Dainia. It is used as a shipping hub, and an alternative for the Port of Toyokin.

Ferry
Dainia has the largest ferry transportation network in Takyoto. The busiest ferry routes include those to Nichiro, Tōru, Osaka, and Tokyo.

Shipping
Although cargo and freight shipping routes are based in Toyokin, Dainia is used as a frequent alternative if the Port of Toyokin experiences problems. Despite this, many ships export fish, rice, and other natural products offered by the country. The Port of Dainia is the third most busiest port in the nation. The area contain one LNG terminal.


 * Port of Toyoda
 * Port of Dainia
 * Port of Shokitan

Sister ports
The Port of Toyoda has the following sister ports:
 * 🇯🇵 Japan Osaka, Japan (since 1972)
 * 🇨🇳 China Shanghai, China (since 1975)
 * 🇺🇸 USA Los Angeles, United States (since 1982)

Rail
Dainia shares the an extensive rail network with Toyokin, making it the largest rail network in Takyoto. The main rail terminals and stations are located in Eigashi, Dendō-ōdan, and Tōmigiwa.

High speed rail
Imperial Railway operates many high-speed trains on the ShokiTōru Shinkansen line. The largest Shinkansen terminal in the nation, ShokiShinkan Station, is located in Dainia. This station is connected to Eigashi Central Station by bus services and the Intāshiti Subway Line. The station is used also as a stop using the Tak500 series, so that it can connect to Toyokin, Nichiro, Kōdai, and Gifuru. The Seiō line terminates at ShokiShinkan Station. It is the longest Shinkansen service in Takyoto. It runs from Dainia to Tonarimachi, with stops in Takyoto, Kōdai, Tōru, Gifuru, and Nichiro.

Commuter rail
In addition to high speed rail services in Dainia, there are plenty of commuter rail networks and lines, mostly in the urban districts. Imperial Railway is the largest company to provide commuter rail services in Dainia. The largest commuter rail line is the Katamari Loop Line, which encircles Toyokin, Dainia, and outside areas. It stops in the following major stations: Eigashi Central, Dendō-ōdan, Tōmigiwa, Shibuku, Disunai, and Yamasi. Imperial competes with the Shokishima Island Rail Company, which provides more direct services than Imperial. Due to the frequent usage of the network between both companies, the Takyoto Agency for Transportation has provided a cross-company travel card that can be used on any lines between both companies.

Rapid transit
Dainia boasts a wide variety of rapid transit systems. The fourth-largest subway system in Takyoto is the Dainia Metro. It uses an intermeshed system, with an average of 10 stations per square kilometer. The Dainia Metro extends from the Eigashi district to the Akihaburo ward in Toyokin, where it then becomes the Toyokin Metro. The Dainia Metro serves on average over 92.8 million people annually. Besides the subway, there are also monorail services in the entertainment districts. The Tōdensha Monorail serves both Dainia and Toyokin. While it serves mostly Toyokin, it does operate at Eigashi Central Station and Dendō-ōdan Station with stops in other monorail dedicated stations in Dainia.

Places of interest
Tourist attractions include:

Amusement parks

 * Niji Kishi Ferris Wheel - A 102.5m (336.2 ft) tall Ferris wheel located near the Port of Toyoda and HEP Five Dainia.
 * Toyokin Disney Resort - While not located within the Dainia city limits, this Disney resort is the fourth-most visited tourist destination in the world. It features 2 theme parks, a shopping district, and 3 resort hotels. It is near Disunai Station.
 * HEP Five Dainia - A shopping/amusement plaza in Eigashi based off of the HEP Five in Osaka. Unlike the one in Osaka, there is no SEGA Joypolis. Instead there are plenty of stores and eateries, and a small indoor amusement park operated by the mall.

Parks

 * Sakuramori Park - Located near Mount Fujitsu, this 12 ha park is filled with artificial rivers, ancient gardens, and cherry blossoms.
 * Jujiro Park
 * Tōdai-mura Park - Historical park showing the ruins of an ancient village after it was burnt down after the Okato-Takyotan War.
 * Daichūō City Park - About 18 ha. In the central area of Dainia, located near Eigashi Central Station.

Sister cities
Dainia is twinned with the following international cities:


 * 🇯🇵 Japan Osaka, Japan (since 1964)
 * 🇨🇳 China Shanghai, China (since 1967)
 * 🇺🇸 USA Los Angeles, United States (since 1971)
 * 🇺🇸 USA San Francisco, United States (since 1976)
 * 🇮🇳 India Mumbai, India (since 1982)
 * 🇮🇹 Italy Milan, Italy (since 1995)
 * Okatabawashi Renagawa, Okatabawashi (since 1997)

Business partner cities
Dainia's business partnerships are:


 * 🇺🇸 USA San Diego, United States
 * 500px-Flag of Macau.png Macau
 * 🇦🇺 Australia Melbourne, Australia
 * 🇰🇷 South Korea Busan, South Korea
 * New Holland Victoria, New Holland