Oka City

Oka City, officially the Oka City Special City is the smallest province of the Okataian Federation and has a special city status. The city lies on the Kiwa pass where it's extenive harbor is located, it is renowned for its expansive skyline with a population of over 11 million, it is an agglomeration of four cities (Oishi, Kohan, Kenri, Daoaku) put together in 1977 to form a larger entity.

=Etymology=

Oka City's name chosen in 1977 when following a campaign by president Kibe Shino four city were fused to form the Oka City Province and Special City, an area designed to be Oka's gateway to the world The cities of Oishi, Kohan, Kenri, Daoaku all have their own etymology.

=History=

It is widely accepted that first human habitation around the Kiwa Pass can be traced back to prehistoric times. The Jōmon period, named after its "cord-marked" pottery, was followed by the Seojin in the first millennium BC, when new technologies were introduced from continental Asia. During this period, in the first century AD, the first known written reference to Oka was recorded in the Chinese Book of Han. In 463, a new imperial capital was established at Oishi (modern Oka City). In 821, the Ka dynasty marked the beginning of the Ka Period (카)was founded by Emperor Shime Aki, with its capital established in Oishi.

During the Sen Period (센} in the 15th century. Urbanization increased as the population grew and as the division of labor grew more complex. Large urban centers, such as Oishi, Hsagu and Rena, also contributed to the growth of private industry. In particular, small-scale industries grew up, often specializing in paper, silk, cotton, and porcelain goods. For the most part, however, relatively small urban centers with markets proliferated around the country. Town markets mainly traded food, with some necessary manufactures such as pins or oil.



In 1797, Sir Edward Watson was determined that Great Britain should have a presence in the Archipelago and extend the trade route between Britain and Hong Kong. A small port was granted around Oishi by emperor Kinzo, and was named Edimburgh. Endimburgh along with Hong Kong were both part of the Victoria Agreement, also stating that in 200 years the territories should be returned to Oka.

Oka was controlled by Japan under a Governor-General of Oka from 1926 until Japan's unconditional surrender to the Allied Forces on 15 August 1945. De jure sovereignty was deemed to have passed from the Emperor to the Provisional Government of the Republic of Oka.



After the annexation, Japan set out to repress Okataian traditions and culture, and to develop and implement policies primarily for the Japanese benefit. Its officials constructed European-styled transport and communication networks across the nation in order to extract resources and labor. The banking system was consolidated and the Okataian currency abolished. The Japanese removed the Kei hierarchy, destroyed much of the Oishi palace, and replaced it with the government office building.

From 1950 to 1965, Oka received a total of $1.5 billion in economic aid and $2.4 billion in military aid from the United States. In 1961 all American aid ceased when Oka had established a solid financial base. Having accomplished that, Kibe Shino & Junpo Chawan started state projects such as the Ten Major Construction Projects that provided the infrastructure for building a strong export-driven economy.

=Geography=

Oka City lies on the Kiwa Pass. In the 19th century, the Kiwa Island where the capital of Oishi was built was considered one of the world's great natural harbors. Kiwa Island lies north of the Tropic of Cancer. The Island features a three hundred meter mountain on top of which the Sun Palace was built.

Climate
Oka City has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa)—bordering on Tropical rainforest (Köppen climate classification Af)—with hot summers and mild winters. Precipitation is abundant throughout the year; September is the wettest month and December is the driest. Oka City has hot and humid summers with July and August being the city's warmest months, exceeding an average high of 31 degrees Celsius. Oka City has warm winters, with average high temperatures in the coolest months of January and February, hovering around 19-20 degrees Celsius and average lows around 14-15 degrees Celsius. The city sees a substantial amount of rainfall, averaging in excess of 2000 mm of rain per year.

Environment
=Cityscape and administrative divisions=

See Administrative Divisions of Oka



Garden City
The garden city movement is a method of urban planning in which self-contained communities are surrounded by "greenbelts", containing proportionate areas of residences, industry, and agriculture. The idea was initiated in 1898 by Sir Ebenezer Howard in the United Kingdom. As a sub-tropical city Oka City has over time incorporated various facets of Garden city concept in its town plans to try and make the city a Bespoke Garden City. The city started starting incorporating concepts in its town plans in the 1970s to ensure that building codes and land use plans made adequate provisions for greenery and nature to become part of community development, thereby providing a great living environment.



Cities & Districts


Oka City is composed of 4 cities, Oishi, Kohan, Kenri, Daoaku and total at 11,451,726 inhabitants, the urban area of Oka City contains 18,475,831 inhabitants making it Fourth in the list of Largest cities in AIN, it's size is 4,536 km² with an average density of 4,073 hab/km²

=Demographics=

=Politics=

The Chief Executive of the Oka City Province is the President of the Executive Council of Oka City and head of the Government of the Oka City Province. The chief executive holds the title "The Honourable", and ranks first in the Oka City order of precedence. The current and youngest chief executive is Yudah Saito.

According to Article 44 of the Basic Law, the Chief Executive must be an Okataian citizen as defined by the Okataian Passports Ordinance. The individual must be at least 20 years old, and has ordinarily resided in Oka City for a continuous period of not less than 10 years. Article 47 further requires that the Chief Executive be a person of integrity, dedicated to his or her duties. In addition, since the 4th Chief Executive term.

TON


Oka City played a central role in the second Teiko-Oka-Nakama trilateral summit that happened in Oka City between the 16-20 April 2018. Most notably the Oishi treaty. Designed as a headline treaty ratified and signed by all three nations, the participating nations pledge to reduce gas emissions 30 percent from their 2013 levels through measures that a specialist team will specify they also pledge to achieve an 80 percent cut in emissions by 2050. However the Oishi treaty wants a holistic approach and encompasses elements of research, development and social studies. These investments in R&D wish to vitalize economy through Public-Private cooperation as well as political engagement in favor of a healthy lifestyle through investment and support of sport, social activities and shorter working hours

The Golden Pavillon
The Golden Pavillon is the executive office and official residence of the Okataian head of state, the President of the Okataian Federation, and is located in Oishi. The Golden Pavillon is in fact a complex of buildings, built largely in the traditional Okataian architectural style with some modern elements.

=Economy=

Oka City is the business and financial hub of Oka. Although it accounts for only 0.6 percent of the nation's land area, 48.3 percent of Oka's bank deposits were held in Oka City in 2003, and the city generated 23 percent of the country's GDP overall in 2012. In 2008 the Worldwide Centers of Commerce Index ranked Oka City No.9. The Global Financial Centres Index in 2015 listed Oka City as the 6th financially most competitive city in the world. The Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Oka City 15th in the list of "Overall 2025 City Competitiveness" regarding future competitiveness of cities.

Commerce
The largest wholesale and retail market in Oka, the Mansuo Night Market, is located in Oka City. The Central Core is a shopping and entertainment area in downtown Oka with mid- to high-end stores, fashion boutiques and international brand outlets. The nearby Kiwa Market, named after the Kiwa Pass region, is the oldest continually running market in Oka City.

Technology
Oka City has been described as the world's "wireless city", ranked first in technology readiness by PwC's Cities of Opportunity report. Oka City has a very technologically advanced infrastructure, with heavy investments in the sector and "Smart City" industries.

Oka City is among the world leaders in Internet connectivity, being the capital of Oka, which has the world's highest fibre-optic broadband penetration and highest global average internet speeds of 26.1 Mbit/s. Since 2015, Oka City has provided free Wi-Fi access in outdoor spaces through a US$44 million project with Internet access at 10,430 parks, streets and other public places. Internet speeds in some apartment buildings reach up to 52.5Gbit/s with assistance from Nokia, and though the average standard consists of 100 Mbit/s services, providers nationwide are rapidly rolling out 1Gbit/s connections at the equivalent of US$20 per month. In addition, the city is served by the Jiantou high-speed rail and the MTSR Subway, which provides 4G LTE, WiFi and DMB inside subway cars. 5G will be introduced commercially in March 2019 in Oka City.

Manufacturing
The traditional, labour-intensive manufacturing industries have been continuously replaced by information technology, electronics and assembly-type of industries; however, food and beverage production, as well as printing and publishing remained among the core industries. Major manufacturers of the Saiko 50 indew are headquartered in the city, including Oda, Chatan Industries and Honey Microsystems. Notable food and beverage companies include Heart Foods Group, whose wine is the most sold alcoholic drink in Oka; top selling beer producers Kixi and Oriental Brewery. It also hosts food giants like Orient's Best Food Holding, POCCO Malls & Retail Group and Keida Foods.

Finance & Trade


Oka City is recognised as an Alpha+ city in AIN Globalization and World Cities Ranks and is currently ranked Fourth on the AIN Global City Competitiveness Index

As one of the world's leading international financial centres, Oka City's service-oriented economy is characterized by its low taxation, almost free port trade and well established international financial market. Interest rates are determined by the individual banks in Oka City to ensure it is fully market-driven.

According to Index of Economic Freedom, Oka City has had one of the highest degree of economic freedom in the world since the inception of the Index in 1995. Its economy is governed under positive non-interventionism, and is highly dependent on international trade and finance. In 2009, Oka City's real economic growth fell by 2.1% as a result of the global financial turmoil.

The government of Oka City consistently upheld the policy of encouraging and supporting activities of private businesses. Examples include the Digital Harbour and the Oka Action Park & Casino built in 2016 by Siculia's company Excelsior Tourism LTD and Action Park LTD which are based in Oka City for their activities in Asia. The park features a Casino, Hotel, Water Park and Lido. These measures have a positive impact on the overall economic performance by removing unnecessary barriers for the private enterprises in the Province. The Okataian Stock Exchange which features on the List of stock exchanges in AIN is based in Oka City with an estimated cap at US$ 4,101 Billion

Oka is the seat of many foreign companies who have chosen to base their Asia headquarters in Oka City


 * Siculia - Action Park Ltd, Excelsior Tourism Ltd,Petrogas
 * Malerno - Bank of San Lucia, Ancelotti Hotelier
 * Arriola - Juventas, Banc Caix, Sabadell
 * Mikenstein - UBS, Vontobel Investment Banking, GAM Investments, Julius Baer
 * Carolina - Horizons, Wallmart Asia
 * Balisca - Alessi

The following have major operations in the Oka City area


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=Transportation=

Oka City has a well developed transportation network. Its system dates back to the era of the First Okataian Federation, when the first streetcar lines were laid and a railroad linking Oishi and Renagawa was completed along the Sian Road. Oka City's most important streetcar line ran around the central Island until it was replaced by Line 5 of the subway system in the early 1970s. There are nine major subway lines stretching for more than 250 km (155 mi), with one additional line planned. As of 2010, 25% of the population has a commute time of an hour or more.



As of 2018 Two international airports, Naiwa Internationa Airportl and Oka City International Airport, serve Oka City. Oka City Nawa Airport opened in 1935 as Japanese Imperial Army airfield, and opened for civil aircraft in 1957. Since opening of Oka City International, Naiwa International handles scheduled domestic flights along with selected short haul international shuttle flights to Kaijo's Shouzo Nijimura International Airport, Hong Kong, Tokyo Haneda, Osaka Kansai, Taipei Songshan, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Beijing Capital.

Oka City International Airport, opened in March 2001 on the Ota island, is now responsible for major international flights. Oka City International Airport is Asia's eighth busiest airport in terms of passengers, it serves as a hub for Oriental Airways and is the world's fourth busiest airport by cargo traffic, and the world's eighth busiest airport in terms of international passengers in 2014. In 2016, 57,104,232 passengers used the airport.

Expressways link the city to other points in the Oka City Metro area, mainly Jitei and southern Oka. Four expressways develop from the center of the Oishi District:


 * The Kerama Expressway to Naha in Teiko via Doaku along the Kerama Coast
 * The Jitei Expressway to Jitei via Kohan
 * The Koto Expressway to Koto
 * The Shuya Expressway to Hakuyoo via Oka City International Airport
 * The Seito Expressway to Mowan via Naiwa International Airport
 * The Oka City Ring Expressway around Oishi

Most of the inner city expressways were built on older roads forming a complex infrastructural system with many bridges, causeways and tunnels. Other transportation includes taxis operating in the special wards and the cities and towns. Also long-distance ferries connect Oka City to Busan, Taipei and Naha

=Education=

Oka City's public elementary and junior high schools are operated by the local Boards of Education. Oka City's public high schools are operated by the Oka City Provincial Board of Education. Notable Private schools include the Oka City International Language School and Tsumei Institute

Oka City boasts of nine university campuses
 * Okataian Central University
 * Okataian Polytechnic Institute
 * Kenri University
 * Oishi University
 * Kohan University
 * Doaku University of Arts
 * Sundao University of Foreign Studies and Business
 * Oishi University of Liberal Arts and Science
 * Kiwa University for Techology

=Culture=

Architecture
The traditional heart of Oka City is the old Oishi walled city, now the downtown area, where most palaces, government offices, corporate headquarters, hotels, and traditional markets are located. However since the economic takeoff of in the 80's Oka City counts various high-rise office buildings and residential buildings, like the Kohan Finance Center, the Tower Palace, The OTV TV Tower, and the Oda World Tower, dominate the city's skyline. The tallest building is the International Commerce Tower, reaching a height of 560m. It opened to the public in April 2017.

Public housing is a major component of the housing in Oka City. About half of Oka City residents now live in public housing estates and other tower blocks with some form of subsidy. The history of public housing in Oka City can be traced back to 1953, when a fire near the Doaku fishing harbour destroyed the shanty homes of approximately 53,000 people. In response the Oka City Government commenced a program of mass public housing, providing affordable homes for those on low incomes

Music


In the 1960's discs from America and Britain were imported into Oka and translated to be sung in Okataian, a translation of the Beatles 1967's Penny Lane called "Koun Street" by the "Kanto Hōrō-sha" marks the birth of Okapop, since then Okapop has dominated and become synonymous with local music culture since its birth in the 60's in Oka City, it's massive popularity in Oka and in communities outside of Oka have made it a catalyst for Okataian culture worldwide.

From the late 1960s to early ’70s, Disco swept through the Floor 55 Club in Oka City was a beacon of pleasure, a nightclub where flamethrowers and jugglers plied their art amidst a backdrop of strobe lights and grainy home movies that were projected on the walls. But while the glory days of Oka City’s famous nightclubs from those years are long gone, the impact the club as an institution has had on the city is far from over. That’s because clubs aren’t just a place to dance the night away. They also play a role in the economic and cultural wealth of cities, woven just as deeply into the urban fabric as more highbrow cultural institutions.

A new generation in the 1990's spearheaded by DJ's and producers like Uncle Ray and Shing Tadasu started playing Detroit Deep House with Soul, Jazz and Vocals sung by Okataian Singers, the 1996 Festival the future sound of Oka is considered a turning point in the production of electronic music in Oka, it started trying to capture a form of Asian Furturism, the music is very much inspired by the characteristics of cities

Cinema
The Okataian cinema industry has been one of the most successful worldwide, especially during the second half of the 20th century. Having received international recognition for directors such as Sone Sadao, it has remained a moderate level of prominence despite a severe slump starting in the mid-1990s. Martial artists and stars such as Shime Kohei and Hoashi Chiaki are known globally, especially in Okataian settlements overseas, historically most of whom have been of Okataian ancestry and enjoy Okataian-language entertainment. Many other Okataian actors have transitioned over to Hollywood, most famously Yoshida Mori.

AIN Cultural Capital
Oka city is considered a cultural capital of AIN as it has been twice awarded AIN capital of culture once in 2013 and in 2018, Kaoru Jinsan who designed both bids in 2013 and 2018 bid was awarded Golden Medal for contribution to Okataian Culture

=Sports=

Oka City is a major center for sports in Oka. Oka City has the largest number of professional sports teams and facilities in Oka.

=In Popular Culture=

=International relations=

Twin towns and sister cities

 * Kaijo,Teiko
 * Serika,Nakama
 * Barcelona,Arriola