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 List of dissolved municipalities of Japan
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