Yokoshiba, Chiba

Yokoshiba (横芝町 Yokoshiba-machi) was a town located in Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Asahi Village was established on April 1, 1889 within Musha District. It changed its name to Yokoshiba on December 28, 1892. Musha District became part of Sanbu District from April 1, 1897. On May 10, 1897, Yokoshiba was elevated to town status. It expanded through the annexation of the neighboring villages of Ōfusa and Kamisakae on July 1, 1955.

Yokoshiba, Chiba

Yokoshiba (横芝町 Yokoshiba-machi) was a town located in Sanbu District, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Asahi Village was established on April 1, 1889 within Musha District. It changed its name to Yokoshiba on December 28, 1892. Musha District became part of Sanbu District from April 1, 1897. On May 10, 1897, Yokoshiba was elevated to town status. It expanded through the annexation of the neighboring villages of Ōfusa and Kamisakae on July 1, 1955.