Azuma, Gunma (Tone)

Azuma (東村, Azuma-mura) was a village located 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 - Azuma Village was created 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 - Azuma was merged with Akagine, Tone District, to form Tone Village.
  • February 13, 2005 - Tone was merged into Numata City.

Scenic and Historic Places

See also

  • List of dissolved municipalities of Japan


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