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
- Fukiware Falls
- Oigami Hot Springs
See also
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