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{{Infobox city Japan
{{Infobox settlement
|name=Obama (小浜市, Obama-shi)
| name = Obama
| native_name = {{Nobold|{{Lang|ja|小浜市}}}}
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|image_flag=Flag of Obama, Fukui.svg
| settlement_type = [[Cities of Japan|City]]
|image_symbol=[[File:Obama Fukui chapter.JPG|Obama Fukui chapter]]
<!-- images, nickname, motto -->
| image_skyline = Obama City Hall01st3200.jpg
| image_skyline = Obama City Hall01st3200.jpg
| imagesize = 300px
| imagesize = 265px
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| image_alt =
| image_caption = Obama City Hall
| image_caption = Obama City Hall
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| image_flag = Flag of Obama, Fukui.svg
| image_map = {{maplink|frame=yes|plain=yes|frame-width=265|type=shape|stroke-width=2|stroke-color=#000000|zoom=8}}
| image_map1 = Obama in Fukui prefecture Ja.svg
| image_seal = Emblem of Obama, Fukui.svg
<!-- maps and coordinates -->
|prefecture=[[Fukui]] (福井県, Fukui-ken）
| image_map = Obama in Fukui prefecture Ja.svg
|region=Chubu region, Hokuriku region
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| mapsize = 265px
|area_km2=233.11
| map_caption = Obama in Fukui Prefecture
|population=29,041<ref>https://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/category/page.asp?Page=132</ref>
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|tree=[[Maple]]
| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
|flower=Azalea
| subdivision_name = {{JPN}}
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|website={{official website|https://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/}}
| subdivision_type1 = [[List of regions of Japan|Region]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Chūbu region|Chūbu]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Prefectures of Japan|Prefecture]]
| subdivision_name2 = {{Flag|Fukui}}
<!-- government type, leaders -->
| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = Kōji Matsuzaki
<!-- area -->
| area_total_km2 = 233.1
<!-- population -->
| population_total = 28,991
| population_as_of = October 1, 2020
| population_density_km2 = 124.4
<!-- time zone(s) -->
| timezone1 = [[Japan Standard Time|JST]]
| utc_offset1 = +09:00
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| postal_code_type = Postal code
| postal_code = 917-8585
| area_code_type = Area code
| area_code = 18204-4
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| blank_name_sec2 = Phone&nbsp;number
| blank_info_sec2 = 0770-53-1111
| blank1_name_sec2 = Address
| blank1_info_sec2 = 6-3 Ōtechō, Obama-shi,<br>Fukui-ken
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| website = {{Official|1=https://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/}}
}}
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{{nihongo|'''Obama'''|小浜市|Obama-shi}} is a [[Japan]]ese [[city]] in [[Fukui Prefecture]]. The city is on the coast of the [[Sea of Japan]].


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{{Nihongo|'''Obama'''|小浜市|Obama-shi}} is a [[Cities of Japan|city]] in [[Fukui Prefecture]], [[Japan]].
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==Climate==
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Obama has a humid subtropical climate characterized by warm, wet summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Obama is 14.9&nbsp;°C. The average annual rainfall is 2005&nbsp;mm with September as the wettest month.The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.4&nbsp;°C, and lowest in January, at around 3.8&nbsp;°C.<ref>{{Cite web|title=小浜市、日本における年間の平均的な気候 - Weather Spark|url=https://ja.weatherspark.com/y/143434/%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B8%82%E3%80%81%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AB%E3%81%8A%E3%81%91%E3%82%8B%E5%B9%B4%E9%96%93%E3%81%AE%E5%B9%B3%E5%9D%87%E7%9A%84%E3%81%AA%E6%B0%97%E5%80%99|access-date=2020-08-19|website=ja.weatherspark.com}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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In the [[Edo period]], Obama was the capital of the Obama Domain.
In the [[Edo period]], Obama was the capital of the Obama Domain.


In 1871, the Obama Domain become Obama prefecture after the abolition of domains and establishment of prefectures.
In 1871, the Obama Domain become Obama prefecture after the abolition of domains and establishment of prefectures. Later, the merger was repeated and in 1951 the present city of Obama was established.<ref>小浜市議会史</ref>
Later, the merger was repeated and in 1951 the present city of Obama was established.<ref>小浜市議会史</ref>


==Geography==
==Connection to the president Obama==
===Surrounding municipalities===
In 2009, [[Barack Obama]], 44th President of the United States, acknowledged his connection with Obama city. He mentioned it in a speech at Suntory Hall in [[Tokyo]]. Residents of Obama city have supported him since before he became the president.<ref>{{Cite web|title=asahi.com（朝日新聞社）：オバマ米大統領のアジア外交政策演説〈全文〉 - 朝日新聞プラス|url=http://www.asahi.com/special/plus/TKY200911140237.html|access-date=2020-08-19|website=www.asahi.com}}</ref>
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* [[Fukui Prefecture]]
** [[Ōi, Fukui|Ōi]]
** [[Wakasa, Fukui|Wakasa]]
* [[Shiga Prefecture]]
** [[Takashima, Shiga|Takashima]]

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==Climate==
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Obama has a humid subtropical climate with warm, wet summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Obama is 14.9&nbsp;°C. The average annual rainfall is 2005&nbsp;mm with September as the wettest month.The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.4&nbsp;°C, and lowest in January, at around 3.8&nbsp;°C.<ref>{{Cite web|title=小浜市、日本における年間の平均的な気候 - Weather Spark|url=https://ja.weatherspark.com/y/143434/%E5%B0%8F%E6%B5%9C%E5%B8%82%E3%80%81%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E3%81%AB%E3%81%8A%E3%81%91%E3%82%8B%E5%B9%B4%E9%96%93%E3%81%AE%E5%B9%B3%E5%9D%87%E7%9A%84%E3%81%AA%E6%B0%97%E5%80%99|access-date=2020-08-19|website=ja.weatherspark.com}}</ref>

==Population==
From Japanese census data,<ref>[https://www.citypopulation.de/en/japan/fukui/_/18204__obama/ Obama population statistics]</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! 1995 !! 2000 !! 2005 !! 2010 !! 2015 !! 2020
|-
| 33,496 || 33,295 || 32,182 || 31,340 || 29,670 || 28,991
|}


== Specialities ==
== Specialities ==
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* ''Yopparaisaba''
* ''Yopparaisaba''
Yopparaisaba uses mackerel that was raised on sake lees.
Yopparaisaba uses mackerel that was raised on [[sake]] lees.
<ref>[https://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/obm/yopparaisaba/]</ref>
<ref>https://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/obm/yopparaisaba/</ref>


== Omizuokuri ==
== Omizuokuri ==
Omizuokuri is an event that is held on every March second by Jinguji-Temple. In this event, they put purified water in the depth of Unose.Ten days after this event, an event called Omizutori is held in Nigatsu-do Hall in Nara Prefecture, and the water comes from Jinguji-Temple is drew up on Nigatsu-do Hall.
Omizuokuri is an event that is held on every March second by Jinguji-Temple. In this event, they put purified water in the depth of Unose.Ten days after this event, an event called Omizutori is held in Nigatsu-do Hall in [[Nara Prefecture]], and the water comes from Jinguji-Temple is drew up on Nigatsu-do Hall.
<ref>{{Cite web|title=お水送り（おみずおくり）|url=https://www.wakasa-obama.jp/omizuokuri/|access-date=2020-08-19|website=小浜市観光「おばまナビ」 若狭おばま観光協会|language=ja-JP}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|title=お水送り（おみずおくり）|url=https://www.wakasa-obama.jp/omizuokuri/|access-date=2020-08-19|website=小浜市観光「おばまナビ」 若狭おばま観光協会|language=ja-JP}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==Other websites==
==Other websites==
* [https://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/ Official website]


* {{commons category-inline|Obama, Fukui}}
{{Fukui}}
{{authority control}}
* [http://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/english/ Obama city website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140828185558/http://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/english/ |date=2014-08-28 }}
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[[Category:Cities in Fukui Prefecture]]

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[[Category:Cities in Japan]]
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[[Category:Settlements in Fukui Prefecture]]


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Latest revision as of 08:25, 27 September 2023

Obama
小浜市
City
Obama City Hall
Obama City Hall
Flag of Obama
Flag
Official seal of Obama
Seal
Obama in Fukui Prefecture
Obama in Fukui Prefecture
Country Japan
RegionChūbu
Prefecture Fukui
Government
 • MayorKōji Matsuzaki
Area
 • Total233.1 km2 (90.0 sq mi)
Population
 (October 1, 2020)
 • Total28,991
 • Density124.4/km2 (322/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+09:00 (JST)
Postal code
917-8585
Area code18204-4
Phone number0770-53-1111
Address6-3 Ōtechō, Obama-shi,
Fukui-ken
WebsiteOfficial website

Obama (小浜市, Obama-shi) is a city in Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

History

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In the pre-modern period, Obama was the main port and capital of Wakasa Province.

In the Edo period, Obama was the capital of the Obama Domain.

In 1871, the Obama Domain become Obama prefecture after the abolition of domains and establishment of prefectures. Later, the merger was repeated and in 1951 the present city of Obama was established.[1]

Geography

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Surrounding municipalities

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Climate

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Obama has a humid subtropical climate with warm, wet summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall. The average annual temperature in Obama is 14.9 °C. The average annual rainfall is 2005 mm with September as the wettest month.The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 27.4 °C, and lowest in January, at around 3.8 °C.[2]

Population

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From Japanese census data,[3]

1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
33,496 33,295 32,182 31,340 29,670 28,991

Specialities

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Traditional Crafts

  • Wakasa-nuri (Wakasa Lacquer Ware)

Wakasa Lacquer uses a "polishing" technique that involves coating on many layers of lacquer. Wakasa Lacquer made over several months’ time by coating the finest lacquer some ten-odd times, applying a pattern with shells, eggshells, and gold leafs, and polishing it with stones and charcoal.

  • Wakasa-menouzaiku (Wakasa Agate Work)

Wakasa agate work is the root of precious stone work of Japan. Wakasa agate works carved through unique technique is the greatest of precious stone arts. Wakasa agate work is made by applying heat to the rough stone to make it red, and deciding the shape of carving taking into consideration the scratches on the natural stone and long-lasting polishing work.

[4]

Foods

  • Heshiko

Since Obama is facing the sea of Japan, it has a lot of fish. Heshiko is a traditional dish that uses a salted blue-skin fish, and it can be preserved for a long time.

  • Yopparaisaba

Yopparaisaba uses mackerel that was raised on sake lees. [5]

Omizuokuri

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Omizuokuri is an event that is held on every March second by Jinguji-Temple. In this event, they put purified water in the depth of Unose.Ten days after this event, an event called Omizutori is held in Nigatsu-do Hall in Nara Prefecture, and the water comes from Jinguji-Temple is drew up on Nigatsu-do Hall. [6]

References

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  1. ↑ 小浜市議会史
  2. ↑ "小浜市、日本における年間の平均的な気候 - Weather Spark". ja.weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
  3. ↑ Obama population statistics
  4. ↑ "OBAMA City Website | English Page". www1.city.obama.fukui.jp. Archived from the original on 2020-11-09. Retrieved 2020-08-19.
  5. ↑ https://www1.city.obama.fukui.jp/obm/yopparaisaba/
  6. ↑ "お水送り（おみずおくり）". 小浜市観光「おばまナビ」 若狭おばま観光協会 (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-08-19.

Other websites

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