Azuma, Gunma (Tone)

Azuma, Gunma (Tone)

was a village in Tone District, northern Gunma Prefecture, Japan.

Geography

The Katashina River, a branch of Tone River, flows on the west side of the former village.

* Mountains: Mount Sukai, Mount Shukudōbō
* Rivers: Katashina River, Tani River

History

*April 1, 1889: Village formed from merger of Hirakawa, Otsukai, Ōyō, Anahara, Sonohara, Ōhara-Shinchō, Oigami, Takatoya, and Chidori-Nitta due to implementation of Municipal System Law.
*September 30, 1956: Merged with Akagine, Tone District, to form Tone village.
*February 13, 2005: Tone merged into Numata city.

Scenic and Historic Places

* Fukiware Falls
* Oigami Hot Springs

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