Gokasho, Shiga
Encyclopedia
was a town
located in Kanzaki District
, Shiga
, Japan
.
On February 11, 2005 Gokashō was merged with the town of Eigenji
, also from Kanzaki District
, the towns of Aitō
and Kotō
, both from Echi District
, and the old city of Yōkaichi
, to form the new city of Higashiōmi
.
In 2003, the town had an estimated population
of 11,984 and a density
of 736.12 persons per km⊃. The total area was 16.28 km².
From Edo period
until Shōwa period
, Gokashō produced many merchants; for example, a founder of Wacoal
. Even now, their country houses are kept around Gokashō, particularly Kondō area designated as Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings
. Shigeru Tonomura
wrote novels about life of Gokasho merchants.
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 Kanzaki District
Kanzaki District, Shiga
Kanzaki was a district located in Shiga, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 41,048 and a density of 179.51 persons per km²...
, Shiga
Shiga Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan, which forms part of the Kansai region on Honshu Island. The capital is the city of Ōtsu.- History :Shiga was known as Ōmi Province or Gōshū before the prefectural system was established...
, Japan
Japan
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.
On February 11, 2005 Gokashō was merged with the town of Eigenji
Eigenji, Shiga
was a town located in Kanzaki District, Shiga, Japan. It is located at the western foot of Suzuka Mountains.On February 11, 2005 Eigenji was merged with the town of Gokashō, also from Kanzaki District, the towns of Aitō and Kotō, both from Echi District, and the old city of Yōkaichi, to form the...
, also from Kanzaki District
Kanzaki District, Shiga
Kanzaki was a district located in Shiga, Japan.As of 2003, the district had an estimated population of 41,048 and a density of 179.51 persons per km²...
, the towns of Aitō
Aito, Shiga
was a town located in Echi District, Shiga, Japan. "Aitō" means "eastern Echi".On February 11, 2005 Aitō was merged with the towns of Eigenji and Gokashō, both from Kanzaki District, the town of Kotō, also from Echi District, and the old city of Yōkaichi, to form the new city of Higashiōmi.In 2003,...
and Kotō
Koto, Shiga
was a town located in Echi District, Shiga, Japan. "Kotō" means "east of Lake Biwa".On February 11, 2005 Kotō was merged with the towns of Eigenji and Gokashō, both from Kanzaki District, the town of Aitō, also from Echi District, and the old city of Yōkaichi, to form the new city of Higashiōmi.In...
, both from Echi District
Echi District, Shiga
Echi is a district located in Shiga, Japan.As of 2003, the district has an estimated population of 34,262 and a density of 325.07 persons per km²...
, and the old city of Yōkaichi
Yokaichi, Shiga
was a city located in Shiga, Japan.On February 11, 2005 Yōkaichi was merged with the towns of Eigenji and Gokashō, both from Kanzaki District, and the towns of Aitō and Kotō, both from Echi District, to form the new city of Higashiōmi....
, to form the new city of Higashiōmi
Higashiomi, Shiga
is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan.As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 117,557 and the density of 303 persons per km². The total area is 388.58 km²....
.
In 2003, the town had an estimated population
Population
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of 11,984 and a density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
of 736.12 persons per km⊃. The total area was 16.28 km².
From Edo period
Edo period
The , or , is a division of Japanese history which was ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family, running from 1603 to 1868. The political entity of this period was the Tokugawa shogunate....
until Shōwa period
Showa period
The , or Shōwa era, is the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of the Shōwa Emperor, Hirohito, from December 25, 1926 through January 7, 1989.The Shōwa period was longer than the reign of any previous Japanese emperor...
, Gokashō produced many merchants; for example, a founder of Wacoal
Wacoal
is a worldwide lingerie manufacturer and marketer headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. It is a subsidiary wholly owned by .Wako Shoji was founded by Koichi Tsukamoto in 1946...
. Even now, their country houses are kept around Gokashō, particularly Kondō area designated as Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings
Groups of Traditional Buildings
The Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs recognizes and protects the country's cultural properties under the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties. is a category introduced by a 1975 amendment of the law which mandates the protection of groups of traditional buildings which,...
. Shigeru Tonomura
Shigeru Tonomura
was a Japanese author of I novels. Kanji of his real name was 外村 茂, but it was same reading as the pen name.Tonomura was born into a conservative merchant's family in Shiga Prefecture and raised by devout parents who believed in Pure Land Buddhism. After graduation from the University of Tokyo with...
wrote novels about life of Gokasho merchants.
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- Ohmi RailwayOhmi Railwayis a Japanese private railway company which operates in Shiga Prefecture, and a member of the Seibu group since 1943. The company is named after the Ōmi Province, the former name of the present-day Shiga. The railway is nicknamed by local users because of its noisy sound.- History :Ohmi Railway is...
Main LineOhmi Railway Main LineThe is a regional railway line in Shiga Prefecture operated by Ohmi Railway. It connects the cities of Maibara and Koka. It is running parallel with the Tōkaidō Shinkansen between Takamiya and Gokasho.The line is long, stretching from Maibara to Kibukawa...
Gokashō StationGokasho Stationis a train station in Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan. Tōkaidō Shinkansen passes over just south of Gokashō Station.-Layout:This station has a side platform with three tracks.-Stations next to Gokashō: -External links:... - Ohmi Railway Bus Line between JR WestWest Japan Railway Company, also referred to as , is one of the Japan Railways Group companies and operates in western Honshū. It has its headquarters in Kita-ku, Osaka.-History:...
Biwako Line Notogawa StationNotogawa Stationis a train station in Higashiōmi, Shiga, Japan.-Stations next to Notogawa:...
and Ohmi RailwayOhmi Railwayis a Japanese private railway company which operates in Shiga Prefecture, and a member of the Seibu group since 1943. The company is named after the Ōmi Province, the former name of the present-day Shiga. The railway is nicknamed by local users because of its noisy sound.- History :Ohmi Railway is...
Yōkaichi StationYokaichi Stationis a train station in Higashiomi, Shiga, Japan. The main station in Higashiōmi city and one of the most important station of Ohmi railway.-Lines:*Ohmi Railway**Main Line**Yōkaichi Line-Layout:-Stations next to Yōkaichi: -Buses:...