expanded city of Kazo. Kitasaitama District was dissolved as a result of this merger. On March 23, 2010 - The old city of Kuki absorbed the town of Shōbu (from Minamisaitama District), and the towns of Kurihashi and Washimiya (both from Kitakatsushika District) to create the new and expanded city of Kuki. On October 11, 2011 - The city of Hatogaya was merged into the expanded city of Kawaguchi. On October 1, 2012 - The town of Shiraoka (from Minamisaitama District) was elevated to city status. This has left Minamisaitama District with one municipality. Planned/Future Mergers References Saitama