Haruna, Gunma

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Haruna (榛名町; -machi) was a town located in Takasaki City, Gunma, Japan.

As of June 30, 2004, the town had an estimated population of 22,303 and a total area of 93.59 km².

The town was merged into Takasaki city on October 1, 2006.

Contents 1 Geography 2 Surrounding municipalities 3 Sister cities 3.1 In Japan 3.2 Overseas 4 External links 5 Trivia

[edit] Geography

Located in central Gunma prefecture, the town is slightly hilly. The town got its name from the mountain in which it is situated on the slopes of, Mount Haruna.

• Mountains: Mount Haruna
• Lakes: Lake Haruna

[edit] Surrounding municipalities

• Gunma Prefecture
  • Shibukawa
  • Takasaki
  • Annaka
  • Higashiagatsuma

[edit] Sister cities

[edit] In Japan

• Higashikurume, Tokyo

[edit] Overseas

• Grandview, Missouri

[edit] External links

• (Japanese) Haruna Official Site

[edit] Trivia

• Haruna is know as Akina in the anime/manga Initial D, and is the main character Takumi's home.