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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.

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Japan In Japan

Overseas

Trivia

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