Higashisonogi, Nagasaki

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Higashisonogi (東彼杵町, Higashisonogi-chō^?) is a town located in Higashisonogi District, Nagasaki, Japan.

As of 2003, the town has an estimated population of 9,763 and a density of 131.49 persons per km². The total area is 74.25 km². There is one convenience store, four gas stations, a park, a boat pier, a hospital, 5 clinics, 2 dentists, plenty of restaurants and two banks. There are 4 Elementary schools and 2 Jr. High Schools.

Located at the intersection of route 34 and 208, on the edge of the Omura bay, Higashisonogi has a convenient access to trains, buses, highway and has a port as well. The industry in the town includes construction, lumber, stone/rock forming, various agriculture and most famously, "Green Tea"- or Ocha.

History- Historical records date back to before the 1500's. This was the crossing point for the 26 Christian martyrs as they boarded some boats at this location and continued across the bay to Nagasaki where they were crucified as an example to all who practiced the Christian faith. See link http://www.26martyrs.com/