Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, is located in southern Niigata Prefecture. This area experiences heavy snowfall and receives a high annual cumulative snowfall and rainfall. The brand-name Uonuma Koshihikari rice is produced extensively here. Other local products include snow-buried carrots, corn, tomatoes, and asparagus. Tourist attractions include Ryugakubo no Mizu, one of Japan's 100 best water sources, Mountain Park Tsunan, Akiyamago, Moegi no Sato, and Tsunan Sunflower Square. For leisure activities, enjoy outdoor activities at the MUJI Tsunan Campground. The town also hosts the Tsunan Festival and Tsunan Snow Festival. Famous people from Tsunan Town, Nakauonuma District, include Japanese literature scholar Yoshisada Ishida, comedian Manabu Kaneko, and glass artist Choei Murayama.