| Sanagōchi 佐那河内村 |
|
|---|---|
| — Village — | |
| Location of Sanagōchi in Tokushima | |
|
Sanagōchi
|
|
| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Shikoku |
| Prefecture | Tokushima |
| District | Myōdō |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.30 km2 (16.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 2,862 |
| • Density | 67.7/km2 (175.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
| Website | Village of Sanagōchi |
Sanagōchi (佐那河内村 Sanagōchi-son) is a village located in Myōdō District, Tokushima, Japan.
As of 2003, the village has an estimated population of 2,862 and a density of 67.66 persons per km². The total area is 42.30 km². The area is known for its spelunking caves.
A famous local product is momo ichigo (ももいちご, 桃苺, literally "peach strawberry"), a type of strawberry which is renowned for its juiciness (hence ) retails for very high prices – a large strawberry can sell for upwards of 500 yen (over $6 at 2011 exchange rates).[1] Various sweets are made using it, such as chocolate and mochi-covered strawberries, and Häagen-Dazs Japan sells Momo Ichigo ice cream.
Media related to [//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Sanagochi,_Tokushima Sanagōchi, Tokushima] at Wikimedia Commons