Asume

Asume [沈蒙; あすめ] is a city located in north-western Tomono Prefecture. As of 2022, it had a population of around 11,000, making it the second-smallest city in the prefecture. 
Asume began as a small farming village over 1,000 years ago. Its history is rooted in agriculture, and the settlement has long been associated with the production of grains such as rice, wheat and barley.
== Geography ==
Around half of Asume's area is taken up by the Asanaki National Park, which consists almost entirely of ancient deciduous woodlands. The city is bordered by Lake Tori to the east and the larger municipality of Nakamae to the south. The Sanwa River runs through the city's lower ward. To the west, Asume is bordered by the village of Ōzata, and the wider mountainous region of Ōzata National Park.
== Economy ==
Asume has an economy which is primarily based on agriculture and the production of rice. Dairy products and meat are also some of the city's exports. The local tourism industry, which is based almost entirely on Asanaki and the city's hot spring resorts, is also considerable.
== Local attractions ==
* Asanaki National Park
* Asume Wetlands
* Asumeyama Reijō
* Hayazake Park, popular hinamachi site