of the Diet of Japan. Economy Tako is a regional commercial center, and agricultural center. In addition to rice, an important economic factor is animal husbandry, most significantly intensive pig farming. Approximately 20% of the workforce commutes to Narita, per the 2010 census. Education Tako has three public elementary schools and one public middle school operated by the city government. The town has one public high school operated by the Chiba Prefectural Board of Education and one private high school. Transportation Railway Tako was formerly served by the now-defunct Narita RailwayTako Line from1911 to 1944. It does not currently have any railway service. The nearest train station is on the Shibayama Railway; however connections are more frequent from Narita Station. Highway Sister cities San Roque, Cádiz, Spain. Gilroy, California, United States. Noted people from Tako Iizasa Ienao, Muromachi period swordsmaster Youichi Ui, professional motorcycle racer References External links Official Website Towns in Chiba Prefecture Populated places established in 1954 Tako, Chiba