Sagami; former Sagami Province
Historical province name; now corresponds roughly to Kanagawa Prefecture. Also appears in modern place names such as 相模原市 (Sagamihara City).
Sagami Province is an old province name corresponding to present-day Kanagawa Prefecture.
Sagamihara City is a place name derived from Sagami Province.
Historical variant spelling; rarely used in modern contexts.
The name 相模 (Sagami) is of ancient origin, appearing in early Japanese records. The exact derivation is uncertain, but it is traditionally associated with the region now known as Kanagawa Prefecture.