• On February 11, 2005 - the towns of
Eigenji and
Gokashō, along with the towns of
Aitō and
Kotō (both from
Echi District), and the city of
Yōkaichi, were merged to create the city of
Higashiōmi. • On January 1, 2006 - the town of
Notogawa, along with the town of
Gamō (from
Gamō District), was merged into the expanded city of
Higashiōmi. Kanzaki District was dissolved as a result of this merger. ==Transition==