Tōgane, Chiba
| Tōgane 東金市 | |||
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  Tōgane | |||
| 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 Prefecture | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Naohara Shiga (since April 1998) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 89.34 km2 (34.49 sq mi) | ||
| Population (April 2012) | |||
| • Total | 60,964 | ||
| • Density | 682/km2 (1,770/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | ||
| - Tree | Rakan Maki | ||
| - Flower | Yoshino Sakura | ||
| 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 Prefecture, Japan.
As of April 2012, the city has an estimated population of 60,964 and a population density of 682 persons per km². The total area is 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.
Geography
Tōgane is located in north-center of the Bōsō Peninsula.
Surrounding Municipalities
- Midori-ku, Chiba
- Wakaba-ku, Chiba
- Sanbu, Chiba
- Yachimata, Chiba
- Ōamishirasato, Chiba
- Kujūkuri, Chiba
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 neighboring villages of Hara and Fukuoka.
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.
Transportation
Railway
- Jr East – Tōgane Line
- Fukutawara - Tōgane - Gumyō
Highway
Education
Sister city relations
- Rueil-Malmaison, France from November 7, 1970
Noted people from Tōgane
- Yuji Nagata – professional wrestler
- Katsuhiko Nagata - Olynmpic silver medalist in wrestling
- Urara Takano - voice actress
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Togane, Chiba. |
- Tōgane City official website (Japanese)
- Kurenai-Kai (Japanese)
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