Tōgane, Chiba

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Location of Tōgane in Chiba prefecture

Tōgane (東金市 Tōgane-shi?) is a city located in Chiba, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 61,318 and the density of 686.34 persons per km². The total area is 89.34 km².

The city was founded on April 1, 1954.

Tōgane is home to the Kurenai Kai School of Japanese Embroidery, which produces handmade obi and kimono in the traditional Japanese style.

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.

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Coordinates: 35°34′N 140°22′E / 35.567°N 140.367°E / 35.567; 140.367