A core city ( 中核市 , Chūkakushi ) is a class or category of Japanese cities . It is a local administrative division created by the national government. Core cities are delegated many functions normally carried out by prefectural governments , but not as many as designated cities . To become a candidate for core city status, a city must have a population greater than 300,000 and an area greater than 100 square kilometers, although special exceptions may be made by order of the cabinet for cities with populations under 300,000 but over 200,000. After the abolition of special city status on April 1, 2015, any city with a population above 200,000 may apply for core city status.
16-591: The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum ( 日本浮世絵博物館 , Nihon Ukiyo-e Hakubutsukan ) (JUM) is a privately owned Japanese art museum in Matsumoto , Nagano Prefecture . It holds over 100,000 Japanese woodblock prints , regarded as the world's largest collection of this form of art. The Japan Ukiyo-e Museum was established in 1982 by Tokichi Sakai, a member of the Sakai merchant family, who have practiced business in Matsumoto for generations. It
32-438: A special city with increased local autonomy on November 1, 2000. Matsumoto annexed the villages of Azumi , Azusagawa and Nagawa (all from Minamiazumi District ), and the village of Shiga (from Higashichikuma District ) on April 1, 2005. This was followed by the town of Hata (from Higashichikuma District,) on March 31, 2010. Matsumoto was proclaimed a core city with increased local autonomy on April 1, 2021. Matsumoto
48-534: A unicameral city legislature of 31 members. The city contributes six members to the Nagano Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, Matsumoto is grouped with Ōmachi , Azumino , Higashichikuma District, Nagano , Kitaazumi District, Nagano , Kamiminochi District, Nagano and part of the city of Nagano to form Nagano 2nd District in the lower house of the National Diet . Matsumoto
64-543: A movie detailing the history of Ukiyo-e, and a gift shop. The museum's main building was designed by the architect Shinohara Kazuo (1925–2006) and extended in 1995 by the architect Haba Kuniharu. It is located next to the Matsumoto Open Air Architectural Museum. 36°13′54″N 137°56′04″E / 36.2317515°N 137.9344437°E / 36.2317515; 137.9344437 Matsumoto, Nagano Matsumoto ( 松本市 , Matsumoto-shi )
80-521: Is 1,045.1 mm (41.15 in) with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 25.1 °C (77.2 °F), and lowest in January, at around −0.3 °C (31.5 °F). Per Japanese census data, the population of Matsumoto has recently plateaued after a long period of growth. Matsumoto has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and
96-461: Is a city located in Nagano Prefecture , Japan. Matsumoto is designated as a core city since 1 April 2021. As of 1 March 2019 , the city had a population of 239,466 in 105,207 households and a population density of 240 persons per km . The total area of the city is 978.47 square kilometres (377.79 sq mi). Matsumoto is located in the former Shinano Province and was
112-533: Is a regional commercial center and noted for traditional woodworking and silk spinning, electronics and its dairy industry. Seasonal tourism to the surrounding mountains and onsen hot spring resorts is also an important source of local income. Matsumoto has 29 public elementary schools operated by the city government, one operated by the national government and one private elementary school. The city also manages 19 public middle schools, with one more middle school shared between Matsumoto and neighbouring Asahi. There
128-640: Is based on collections of ukiyo-e owned by the family. The first items were collected by Yoshitaka Sakai (1810–69), paper wholesaler and art patron, and his son and grandson. Over the years, the collection has grown to include not only historical prints, but also many contemporary prints by Japanese artists. Items from this collection have been exhibited in Europe, North America, the Middle East, South America, and elsewhere in East Asia. The museum features curated exhibits,
144-481: Is located in the Matsumoto Basin of central Nagano Prefecture surrounded by mountains and is acclaimed for its beautiful views. It is approximately 75 kilometers south of the prefectural capital at Nagano City, and 167 kilometers from central Tokyo. The 3000 meter Hida Mountains are to the west of the city, with 3190 meter Mount Hotakadake on the border of Matsumoto with Takayama, Gifu as the highest point within
160-540: Is one public middle school operated by the national government and one private middle school. The city has seven public high schools operated by the Nagano Prefectural Board of Education and six private high schools. The city also has a North Korean school , Nagano Korean Elementary and Junior High School ( 長野朝鮮初中級学校 ) . Kaichi School opened in 1876; farmers gave 70% of the funds to have it built. According to Philippe Mesmer of Le Monde , Kaichi "was one of
176-707: The Suzuki method of teaching music, created by Shinichi Suzuki who lived in the city in his later life. Matsumoto is represented in the J. League of football with its local club, Matsumoto Yamaga FC based at the Alwin Stadium in Kambayashi. It was one of the host cities of the official Women's Volleyball World Championship for its 1998 and 2010 editions. Yoshinori Ueda was born here. [REDACTED] Media related to Matsumoto, Nagano at Wikimedia Commons Core cities of Japan Application for designation
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#1733084651740192-602: The provincial capital from the Heian period onwards. The area developed as the castle town of Matsumoto Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate of the Edo period . Modern Matsumoto Town was established with the creation of the municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It was raised to city status on May 1, 1907. On February 1, 1925, Matsumoto absorbed the village of Matsumoto (from Higashichikuma District ). The city expanded further by annexing
208-462: The Kanda hamlet of the village of Nakayama from Higashichikuma District on April 1, 1943, the villages of Nakayama, Shimadachi and Shimauchi (all from Higashichikuma District ) on April 1, 1954, the villages of Wada, Niimura, Kanbayashi, Sasaga, Yoshikawa, Kotobuki, Okada, Iriyamabe, Satoyamabe and Imai (all from Higashichikuma District ) on August 1, 1954. Kitauchida and Gakenoyu hamlets were annexed from
224-519: The Minamiuchida ward of the village of Kataoka in the city of Shiojiri on April 1, 1960 and April 1, 1961. The village of Hongo (from Higashichikuma District) on May 1, 1974 and parts of Seba hamlet (the hamlet of Kukohigashi) were annexed from Shiojiri on April 1, 1982. Between the days of June 27 and June 28, 1994, the Matsumoto Incident sarin gas attack occurred. Matsumoto was proclaimed
240-411: The city limits. Matsumoto has a humid continental climate ( Köppen climate classification : Dfa ) bordering on a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen climate classification : Cfa ), with hot summers and cold winters. Precipitation is quite high in summer, but the weather is somewhat drier in winter. The average annual temperature in Matsumoto is 12.2 °C (54.0 °F). The average annual rainfall
256-448: The first modern schools built in Japan." After the school closed, it was converted into a museum. Matsumoto is attractive to travelers not only because of its traditional culture but also its moderate climate and local products. Matsumoto soba is famous for its delicate taste. Local attractions include: Outside the rail station is also a statue of a little girl with a violin, remembering
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