Wakasa Obama Tourism Association

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Basic information

BASIC

Head office: 6-1 Ekimae-cho, Obama City, Fukui Prefecture 917-0077
Chief executive: Seiji Fujiwara
Capital
Employees (non-consolidated)
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Start date: 2019-05-14
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Websites

1 DOMAINS

https://wakasa-obama.jp/

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Business

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Collecting, organizing, and disseminating tourism information

Operating the tourism portal site "Marutto Obama"

Disseminating information about Obama using SNS

Producing tourism pamphlets and related materials

Creating and operating the Sabakairo.jp website

Advertising and promotion

Web advertising

Sales and events

Business activities

Promotion of dispatch

Hosting the Sudo Mon opening ceremony

Participating in Japan Heritage-related events

Promoting the use of Wakasa accommodations

Regional cooperation projects

Sabakairo Town Development Cooperation Council

Obama, Ooi, Takahama Regional Tourism Promotion Council

Wakasa Bay Cycling Route Promotion Council

Promoting acceptance of educational trips

Operating the Wakasa Obama Tourism Information Center

Tourist information

Rental Bicycle

Inbound Support

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Related companies

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Network

NETWORK

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News

12 ARTICLES

2026-11-06

Drama "Saba Kan, Journey to Space" Nominated for the 17th Location Japan Awards! Support the Charm of Obama!

The 9th month drama "Saba Kan, Journey to Space," filmed in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, has been nominated for the 17th Location Japan Awards, and the public voting has begun. Obama City has cooperated with the filming, offering location introductions, recruiting extras, and providing food distribution, while attracting tourists through a location map and exhibitions. The voting period starts at 10:00 on November 6, Reiwa 8.

2026-10-28

Movie 'KEFI' Filmed in Obama City, Entirely Shot in Fukui Prefecture

The filming of the movie 'KEFI' took place in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, and the entire film was shot on location in winter in Fukui Prefecture. Director, screenwriter, and editor Yoshinobu Saito handled the production, and the story depicts a human drama of three sisters who gather at the funeral of their divorced father. The film was entered into the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival's Nippon Cinema Now section, and the newly established award in that section has also attracted attention.

2026-10-05

A Beloved Humble Meal for 100 Years! Wakasa Obama Soy-Sauce-Dried Fish Fair Underway

The Wakasa Obama Soy-Sauce-Dried Fish Fair runs from September 19 to October 31. Participating restaurants are serving fish marinated in a soy sauce-based sauce and dried overnight. There is also a campaign in which participants who scan the QR code on a soy-sauce-dried fish card at a participating restaurant and complete a survey can win local specialty products in a drawing.

2026-10-05

NHK WORLD-JAPAN Introduces "Hachiyahiko" from Obama City

In the October 10 episode of NHK WORLD-JAPAN's program "YOKAI: Exploring Hidden Japanese Folklore," the legend of "Hachiyahiko" from Obama City, Fukui Prefecture is introduced. A folklorist visits Obama to unravel the background where eternal life is portrayed not as happiness but as suffering.

2026-09-17

“Embracing the Faintly Perceptible Him” to Film in Obama

Obama has been selected as a filming location for the movie “Embracing the Faintly Perceptible Him,” which is scheduled for release on January 15, 2027. Nao stars, with Ta Bando, Shunsuke Daito, and Ayumu Nakajima appearing alongside her. Scenes featuring the streets of Obama are eagerly anticipated.

2026-08-24

Special Experience Plan at the Kobama Hōjō Festival

At the Kobama Hōjō Festival, we will offer the "Oyasumi-jo Viewing Plan" where you can observe the festival from historic machiya houses, and the "Yamashiro Towing Experience Plan" where you participate as a yama-shiro tamer. The viewing plan is held on both days, with options for individuals, families, and lunchbox-inclusive plans. The yama-shiro towing experience plan is only held on September 20.

2026-08-18

Limited Sale of Summer Special Castle Seal!

We will sell 100 copies each of the summer-themed special castle seals "Kohama Castle Seal" and "Kousen Mountain Castle Seal". The Kohama Castle Seal commemorates the renewal opening of the Yamakawa Tomiko Memorial Hall, and sales will end when stock runs out, starting from August 19, Reiwa 8. The price is 500 yen per seal, and sales locations are the Kohama Castle Seal/Yamakawa Tomiko Memorial Hall and the Wakasa Ouma Tourist Information Center.

2026-08-05

Mermaid Terrace Is Now Illuminated!

Mermaid Terrace, a popular tourist spot in Obama City, is illuminated every day from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The lights change colors, including white and blue, depending on the time of day, making it the perfect place for an evening stroll.

2026-07-28

Mackerel Cans Go to Space: Special Drama Exhibition Now Open!

A special exhibition for “Mackerel Cans Go to Space,” which aired in the Monday 9 p.m. time slot starting this April, is now open in the circular space on the first floor of the Miketsukuni Wakasa Obama Food Culture Museum. Numerous items featured in the drama are on display, making this a must-see for fans. The exhibition is scheduled to run for about a year, until July, and the museum is closed every Wednesday.

2026-07-24

Sabatora Nana-chan Acrylic Keyholder Giveaway Campaign

Tour the filming locations of the drama "Saba Kan, Going to Space", which was shot in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture. When you post a photo on Instagram or X, the first 300 participants will receive a limited edition acrylic keyholder. Posts must include the hashtags "#sabauchu" and "#ObamaCity", and you must present the image at the Wakasa Obama Tourist Information Center.

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Public records

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National Tax Agency basic information5210005009812

Source: National Tax Agency Corporate Number Publication Site, basic three items

Trade name: 一般社団法人若狭おばま観光協会
Trade name (kana): ワカサオバマカンコウキョウカイ
Name in English
Corporation type: 399
Address: 〒917-0077 福井県小浜市駅前町６番１号
Postal code: 9170077
Prefecture code: 18
City code: 204
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Corporate number assignment date: 2019-05-20
Update date: 2019-12-04
Change date: 2019-12-02
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Latest record: 1
Excluded from search: 0
Processing type: 12
Correction type: 0
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Sequence number: 3153316

METI gBizINFO5210005009812

Source: gBizINFO (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)

Corporate number: 5210005009812
Trade name: 一般社団法人若狭おばま観光協会
Trade name (kana): ワカサオバマカンコウキョウカイ
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Registered address: 福井県小浜市駅前町６番１号
Postal code: 9170077
Prefecture: 福井県
Prefecture code: 18
City or district: 小浜市
City code: 204
Street address: 駅前町６番１号
Organisation type: 399
Processing type: 12
Correction type: 0
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Capital
Employees: 7
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Business category: H:運輸業、郵便業
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Update date: 2019-12-04
Key information: 5210005009812

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Sources & updates

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NEWS ●https://wakasa-obama.jp/news/Collected

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