Sano, Tochigi
Sano (佐野市, Sano-shi) is a city located in Tochigi Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of May 2015, the city had an estimated population of 117,970 and a population density of 331 persons per km². Its total area was 356.04 km². The city is known for its Outlet Mall, Sano Yakuyoke Daishi Temple, and its local variety of ramen. Sano also has become the headquarters of the Japanese Cricket Association and has hosted a number of cricket games between international teams.
Geography
Sano is located in southwestern Tochigi Prefecture, bordered by Gunma Prefecture to the west.
Surrounding municipalities
Tochigi Prefecture
Ashikaga
Kanuma
Tochigi
Gunma Prefecture
Tatebayashi
Midori
Kiryū
Itakura
History
During the Edo period, Sano was a castle town and the seat of the daimyo of Sano Domain. Following the Meiji restoration, the town of Sano was created within Aso District, Tochigi with the establishment of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889.