Until May 1, 2001 it was a city of Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It then merged with the neighboring cities of Urawa and Yono to form the city of Saitama. The area of the original Omiya city now comprises the Kita, Minuma, Nishi, and Omiya wards of Saitama.
For many, Omiya indicates the northern most reach of the greater Tokyo area. it's still the name of a train station.
Omiya is somewhat famous because many bonsai nurseries are located there. The place is a must-see for bonsai enthusiasts travelling to Japan.
External links
Bonsai in Japan - Omiya Bonsai Village (http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Palace/7574/japanomiya.html)
Omiya Ardija traces its history to the formation of NTT Kanto Football Club, in 1969.
Though Omiya still probably do not have the depth to be a serious challenger in the top-flight division, the local rivalry with the Reds may be a positive influence on both clubs.
Their youth program is quite good, and though they may struggle for the first year or two, if they can hold onto their position in the J1, the positive effect on the fan base and the associated financial gains will allow them to start attracting more top-notch talent.
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