Kashiwa, Chiba

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Kashiwa City
柏市
Location
Country Japan
Region Kantō
Prefecture Chiba Prefecture
Physical characteristics
Area 114.90 km² (44.4 sq mi)
Population (as of May 1, 2006)
     Total 382,987
Location °′″N, °′″E
Symbols
Kashiwa City Government Office
Official website: Kashiwa City

Kashiwa (柏市 Kashiwa-shi) is a city located in Chiba, Japan. As of May 1, 2005, the city has an estimated population of 382,957. The total area is 114.90 km².

The city was founded on September 1, 1954, as a merger of townships in the area around the train station and current city center.

The centre of the city is dominated by the large multi-story station and the neighbouring Takashimaya department store. The station is a stop on both the main JR Jōban line out of Ueno station, and the Tōbu-Noda line. Kashiwa is home to a professional football team, Kashiwa Reysol.

Through the Kashiwa International Relations Association, the city of Kashiwa maintains relationships with cities in China, Guam, and the continental United States. Since 1973, Kashiwa has been the sister city of the Los Angeles suburb of Torrance, California.


Shadow picture of Chiba Prefecture Chiba Prefecture
Cities
Abiko | Asahi | Chiba (capital) | Chōshi | Funabashi | Futtsu | Ichihara | Ichikawa | Inzai | Isumi | Kamagaya | Kamogawa | Kashiwa | Katori | Katsuura | Kimitsu | Kisarazu | Matsudo | Minamiboso | Mobara | Nagareyama | Narashino | Narita | Noda | Sakura | Sanmu | Shiroi | Sodegaura | Sōsa | Tateyama | Tomisato | Tōgane | Urayasu | Yachimata | Yachiyo | Yotsukaido
Districts
Awa | Chosei | Inba | Isumi | Katori | Sanbu
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