Tōgane, Chiba
| Tōgane 東金市 |
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| Coordinates: 35°34′N 140°22′E / 35.567°N 140.367°ECoordinates: 35°34′N 140°22′E / 35.567°N 140.367°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kantō | ||
| Prefecture | Chiba | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Naohara Shiga (since April 1998) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 89.34 km2 (34.49 sq mi) | ||
| Population (August 2010) | |||
| • Total | 61,169 | ||
| • Density | 685/km2 (1,770/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
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| - Tree | Rakan Maki | ||
| - Flower | Yoshino Sakura | ||
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| Phone number | 0475(50)1111 | ||
| Address | 1-1 Higashi-Iwasaki, Tōgane-shi, Chiba-ken 283-8511 | ||
| Website | City of Tōgane HP | ||
Tōgane (東金市 Tōgane-shi) is a city located in Chiba, Japan. As of September 2010, the city had an estimated population of 61,169 and a population density of 685 persons per km². The total area was 89.34 km².
Tōgane is home to the Kurenai-kai School of Japanese embroidery, which produces handmade obi and kimono in the traditional Japanese style.
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[edit] Geography
Tōgane is located in north-center of the Bōsō Peninsula.
[edit] Surrounding Municipalities
- Midori-ku, Chiba
- Wakaba-ku, Chiba
- Sanbu, Chiba
- Yachimata, Chiba
- Ōamishirasato, Chiba
- Kujūkuri, Chiba
[edit] History
Tōgane was founded on April 1, 1889 as part of Sanbe District, Chiba Prefecture. Sanbe District became Sanbu District on April 1, 1897. The town expanded on April 1, 1953 through annexation of the neighboring villages of Okayama, Masaki, Toyonari, Kohei and a portion of the village of Yamato. It was elevated to city status on April 1, 1954 after further expansion through annexation of parts of the neighoring villages of Hara and Fukuoka.
[edit] Economy
Tōgane is known for strawberry picking in February and March. Strawberries are grown in greenhouses. Because there is not much industry remaining in some rural areas of Japan like Tōgane, antique markets are gaining popularity as old farmhouses are torn down.
[edit] Transportation
[edit] Railway
- Jr East – Tōgane Line
- Fukutawara - Tōgane - Gumyō
[edit] Highway
[edit] Education
[edit] Sister city relations
- Rueil-Malmaison, France from November 7, 1970
[edit] Noted people from Tōgane
- Yuji Nagata – professional wrestler
- Katsuhiko Nagata - Olynmpic silver medalist in wrestling
- Urara Takano - Seiyu
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Togane, Chiba |
- Tōgane official website in Japanese
- Kurenai-Kai in Japanese
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