Tōgane, Chiba
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Tōgane 東金市 |
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 Location of Tōgane in Chiba Prefecture |
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 Tōgane
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| Coordinates: 35°33′35.8″N 140°21′57.9″E / 35.559944°N 140.366083°ECoordinates: 35°33′35.8″N 140°21′57.9″E / 35.559944°N 140.366083°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kantō | ||
| Prefecture | Chiba Prefecture | ||
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| • -Mayor | Naohara Shiga (since April 1998) | ||
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| • Total | 89.12 km2 (34.41 sq mi) | ||
| Population (December 1, 2015) | |||
| • Total | 60,748 | ||
| • 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 | Official website | ||
Tōgane (東金市 Tōgane-shi?) is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
As of December 1, 2015, the city had an estimated population of 60,748 and a population density of 682 persons per km². The total area was 89.12 square kilometres (34.41 sq mi).
Tōgane is home to the Kurenai-kai School of Japanese embroidery, which produces handmade obi and kimono in the traditional Japanese style.
Tōgane is located in north-center of Bōsō Peninsula at the border of the Bōsō Hill Range. It is approximately 50 kilometers from downtown Tokyo.
Chiba Prefecture
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.
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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