Gunma is a rural part of Japan with hot springs, a safari park, and plenty of hiking.
Gunma is the exception to the rule in Japan; train service in the prefecture is very limited, particularly in the northern and western parts of the prefecture.
Gunma has the highest proportion of car owners among all prefectures in Japan, and the vehicle is the preferred method of transport.
Takasaki (高崎市; -shi) is a city located in GunmaPrefecture, Japan.
Takasaki is a regional transportation hub due to the fact that its train station (Takasaki Station) is the junction of several rail lines as well as a Shinkansen ("Bullet Train") stop.
Situated on the Kanto Plain approximately 100km north of Tokyo, TakasakiCity covers an area of 330 square kilometers stretching from the border of Saitama Prefecture to the border of Nagano Prefecture.
During the Edo period (1600-1868), Takasaki's role as a castle town led to an influx of merchants and an increase in the population.
The new Takasaki Municipal Office was constructed in May of 1998, being both of a modern design and accessible for it's citizens.
Takasaki (高崎, [1]) is a city in Gunmaprefecture in Honshu, Japan.
Takasaki, about 100km north of Tokyo, is famous as the hometown of the Daruma doll.
Takasaki is a stop on the Joetsu Shinkansen and Nagano Shinkansen lines, and is also served by the JR Takasaki, Hachiko, Ryomo, Joetsu and Shin-etsu lines.
On January 23, 2006, the municipalities of Gunma, Kurabuchi and Misato from Gunma District and the town of Shin from Tano District merged into the expanded city of Takasaki.
Gunma District was dissolved as a result of this merger.
Houses / homes for sale or for rent in Takasaki - Vacation Rental(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
If you are considering buying real estate in Takasaki, or anywhere else for that matter, the most widely used method of borrowing the funds to make the purchase is a mortgage.
When renting a home in Takasaki you are usually limited to the changes/improvements you can make.
In many cases vacation rentals in Takasaki are offered by the owners of the property but in some instances real estate agents offer vacation rentals in Takasaki.
Japan Atlas: Takasaki Daruma(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
At election times it has become a custom for politicians to do this, and it is a common sight to see the smiling elected candidate painting in the remaining eye in front of the supporters.
Daruma-making in Takasaki began in the late 17th century as a relief measure for farmers who were suffering from famine.
The story is that the Daruma Temple instructed farm households to make dolls from papier mache as a way of earning extra income.
The founding date of the Adventurous Takasaki Hash House Harrier s and Harriettes was on 30th May, 1999.
I run with them when I am on holiday (my wife is from Penang, her hash name is 'Natalie Honey')about 4 times a y e ar for 2-3 weeks, and I also still run as a guest wit h PH4.
In Gunma there were no Hash Clubs, the nearest being Ibaraki, Tochigi and Tokyo.
Japan News : Couple admits to strangling woman in Gunma apartment(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Couple admits to strangling woman in Gunma apartment
TAKASAKI — A man and a woman were arrested on suspicion of murdering a 34-year-old woman in Takasaki, Gunma, on Thursday.
Police said the pair have admitted to the charge.
www.keralanext.com /news/?id=867968 (147 words)
Travel bicycles by Bike Friday, manufacturer of high performance folding bicycles and folding bike accessories.(Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Travel bicycles by Bike Friday, manufacturer of high performance folding bicycles and folding bike accessories.
Kataoka owns Cycletech-IKD in Takasakicity, one hour north of Tokyo.
He has been a Bike Friday dealer since 1995 and will head up the new Bike Friday Japan Service Center.
