Takasaki (高崎市; -shi) is a city located in Gunma, Japan.

As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 241,512 and the density of 2,181.29 persons per km². The total area is 110.72 km².

The city was founded on April 1, 1900.

The city is famous as the hometown of the Daruma doll, theoretically representing the Buddhist sage Bodhidharma but in modern practice a symbol of good luck.

Takasaki's sister cities are Battle Creek, Santo Andre , Chengde, and Pilsen.

External link

• Official website in Japanese