Haruna, Gunma

Haruna (榛名町, Haruna-machi) was a town located in Gunma District, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.

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

On October 1, 2006, Haruna was merged into the expanded city of Takasaki.

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.

• Mountain: Mount Haruna
• Lake: Lake Haruna

Surrounding municipalities[]

• Gunma Prefecture
  • Shibukawa
  • Takasaki
  • Annaka
  • Higashiagatsuma

Sister cities[]

In Japan[]

• Higashikurume, Tokyo

Overseas[]

• Grandview, Missouri

Trivia[]

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

External links[]

• Takasaki city official website (in Japanese)

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