History

The area of present-day Hara was part of ancient Shinano Province. The present village of Hara was established on April 1, 1889 by the establishment of the modern municipalities system.

Demographics

Per Japanese census data, the population of Hara has grown slightly over the past 50 years.

Economy

The economy of Hara is based on agriculture.

Education

Hara has one public elementary school and one public junior high school operated by the village government. The village does not have a high school.

Transportation

Railway

  • The village has no passenger railway service.

Highway

  • 24px|link=|alt=E20 Chūō Expressway

International relations

  • – Pukekohe, New Zealand, sister city since May 2, 1974

Local attraction

  • Akyū ruins, a National Historic Site
  • Yatsugatake Museum of Art

Notable people from Hara

  • Risa Itō, manga artist

References

  • Official Website