Azuma, Gunma (Tone)
Azuma 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.
- Fukiware Falls
- Oigami Hot Springs
