Obuse, Nagano
Encyclopedia
is a town
located in Kamitakai District
, Nagano
, Japan
.
As of 2003, the town has an estimated population
of 11,317 and a density
of 593.45 persons per km². The total area is 19.07 km².
Obuse's claim to fame is that the famous painter Katsushika Hokusai
spent his senior years there. Hokusai's most famous work is the Wave off the Coast at Kanagawa. There are three major museums in Obuse: the Hokusai-kan,the Nakajima contemporary, and the Takaikozan. The Hokusai-kan being the most famous, the Nakajima is based on the namesake's contemporary works, and the Takaikozan is the former home of Hokusai's mentor and friend.
Much of the local economy is based in tourism, but not exclusive to it. Local agricultural products include apples, chestnuts, wine grapes, and rice. Ideal times to visit is during the harvest in late summer, early fall where one can sample all of the local delicacies.
Obuse is also home to the monthly Obussession Cultural Salon, a monthly event since August 2001 held on the same day as the month (January 1, February 2 . . . December 12) which draws thousands of additional tourists and international visitors to the town. Invited guests from all genres come together to share their knowledge and experience as well as Obuse's delicious sake and seasonal cuisine. Smart and sophisticated, the presentation serves as a stimulus for discussion and a catalyst for change. The event is organized by Sarah Marie Cummings Staples, managing director of the local Masuichi-Ichimura brewery, who was named Nikkei Woman of the Year
in 2002, the first foreigner to achieve the honor. She dramatically contributes society in Obuse and Japan.
Towns of Japan
A town is a local administrative unit in Japan. It is a local public body along with prefecture , city , and village...
located in Kamitakai District
Kamitakai District, Nagano
Kamitakai is a district located in Nagano, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 19,073 and a density of 162.23 persons per km². The total area is 117.57 km².-Towns and villages:*Obuse*Takayama...
, Nagano
Nagano Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located in the Chūbu region of the island of Honshū. The capital is the city of Nagano.- History :Nagano was formerly known as the province of Shinano...
, Japan
Japan
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As of 2003, the town has an estimated population
Population
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of 11,317 and a density
Population density
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of 593.45 persons per km². The total area is 19.07 km².
Obuse's claim to fame is that the famous painter Katsushika Hokusai
Hokusai
was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. He was influenced by such painters as Sesshu, and other styles of Chinese painting...
spent his senior years there. Hokusai's most famous work is the Wave off the Coast at Kanagawa. There are three major museums in Obuse: the Hokusai-kan,the Nakajima contemporary, and the Takaikozan. The Hokusai-kan being the most famous, the Nakajima is based on the namesake's contemporary works, and the Takaikozan is the former home of Hokusai's mentor and friend.
Much of the local economy is based in tourism, but not exclusive to it. Local agricultural products include apples, chestnuts, wine grapes, and rice. Ideal times to visit is during the harvest in late summer, early fall where one can sample all of the local delicacies.
Obuse is also home to the monthly Obussession Cultural Salon, a monthly event since August 2001 held on the same day as the month (January 1, February 2 . . . December 12) which draws thousands of additional tourists and international visitors to the town. Invited guests from all genres come together to share their knowledge and experience as well as Obuse's delicious sake and seasonal cuisine. Smart and sophisticated, the presentation serves as a stimulus for discussion and a catalyst for change. The event is organized by Sarah Marie Cummings Staples, managing director of the local Masuichi-Ichimura brewery, who was named Nikkei Woman of the Year
Nihon Keizai Shimbun
is one of the largest media corporations in Japan. Nikkei specializes in publishing financial, business and industry news. Its main news publications include:* Nihon Keizai Shimbun , a leading economic newspaper....
in 2002, the first foreigner to achieve the honor. She dramatically contributes society in Obuse and Japan.