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is located in the Kanto Region on Honshu Island , Japan . The capital is Maebashi . HISTORY In the past, Gunma was joined with Tochigi Prefecture and called ''Kenu Province''. This was later divided into ''Kami-kenu'' (Upper Kenu, Gunma) and ''Shimo-kenu'' (Lower Kenu, Tochigi). The area is sometimes referred to as Jomo (上毛, ''Jōmō''). For most of Japanese history, Gunma was known as the province of Kozuke . GEOGRAPHY Gunma is the northwestern-most prefecture of the Kanto, and is mostly mountainous in the north, with more of the population concentrated in the southern half facing Saitama Prefecture . It has a colder climate more like the Hokuriku region than the lower parts of the Kanto. Gunma is said to be shaped like a crane in flight ( Jomo Karuta ). Cities 12 cities are located on Gunma Prefecture.
Towns and villages These are the towns and villages in each District . Mergers (as of Mar 27, 2006)
ECONOMY Gunma's modern industries include transport equipment and electrical equipment, concentrated around Maebashi and the eastern region nearest Tokyo . More traditional industries include Silk and agriculture. DEMOGRAPHICS CULTURE TOURISM Many places in Gunma are famous for their Hot Spring Resorts . Another draw to the mountainous Gunma is the Ski resorts.
PREFECTURAL SYMBOLS The prefectural symbol consists of the first , Mt. Akagi , and Mt. Myogi . MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS The street racing Manga / Anime '' Initial D '' takes place in Gunma Prefecture. Gunma Prefecture is the setting for the (ファイト). The city of Takasaki is the hometown of heroine Kido Yuu. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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