Kanna Kiryu

Reader's Guide

For understanding Gunma Prefecture, the source provides details on its cities, towns, climate, economy (including industries like transport equipment and agriculture), culture (including the local dialect gunma-ben and the card game Jomo Karuta), and tourism (including hot springs like Kusatsu Onsen and ski resorts). No guidance can be given regarding Psycho-Pass characters or lore.

Did You Know?

• Gunma Prefecture is one of only eight inland prefectures in Japan.
• On August 5, 2025, Isesaki, a city in Gunma, recorded a temperature of 41.8 °C, the hottest temperature ever registered in Japanese history.
• Gunma produces over 90% of Japan's konnyaku.
• Four modern prime ministers are from Gunma: Takeo Fukuda, Yasuhiro Nakasone, Keizo Obuchi, and Yasuo Fukuda.
• As of 2018, Gunma is home to eleven of Japan's over thirty Melody roads.