Goson Nomoto (1835-1925, real name: Yasuhachiro Nomoto) was a businessman, thinker, and politician from Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture, who advocated for "Goson thought" and made significant contributions to the development of education and culture. Basic Profile Real Name/Art Name: Yasuhachiro Nomoto, Common Name: Goson-o Birth Year: 1852 (Kaei 5) Death Year: Unknown (estimated early Showa era) Birthplace: Kariwa District, Echigo Province (present-day Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture) Career and Social Activities Born as the fourth son of a wealthy farmer, he married into the Nomoto family, a merchant family in Nagaoka, at the age of 20, and rose to prominence in commerce and the business world. He served as a director of the 69th National Bank and the Nagaoka Electric Light Company, and was also heavily involved in politics as a Niigata Prefectural Assembly member. He organized the local merchants' association "Seishisha" and worked hard to revitalize the local economy and promote industry. Contribution to Goson Thought and Education He advocated for the idea of "Goson Dokuson," which states that "building a happy society is achieved by respecting others as you respect yourself." In 1915, he donated the public library "Goson Bunko" to Nagaoka to celebrate the enthronement of Emperor Taisho. He positioned it as a place for citizens to learn and culture, and the number of users increased rapidly after its opening. In 1934, the "Nihon Gosonsha" was established to inherit Nomoto's thought. Influence and Evaluation He made multifaceted contributions to Nagaoka in the fields of economics, education, and politics, and was respected locally as Goson-o. "Goson thought" is sometimes evaluated as a unique modern spirit that preceded Kitaro Nishida and others. Mounting Dimensions (including axis tips) ★ Approximately 72 x 233 Paper Dimensions ★ Approximately 49 x 174 ・There are small stains, sunburns, and folds. ・Please note that there may be slight differences in color between the images shown and the actual product. ・If you hang paintings, etc., on the wall after purchasing them, please make sure to check the strength of the cords and hardware. We also recommend checking periodically to ensure that the strength has not deteriorated. ・Please take a good look at the images and understand that this is a used item before purchasing. ※Regarding works with the name of a specific artist in the product title of art objects. 【Genuine】A work that can be guaranteed to be genuine. If it is determined to be a forgery by a public appraisal institution within 90 days from the date of purchase, we will refund the purchase price after you return the work. The buyer is responsible for the appraisal fees and other expenses. 【Copy】All works that are suspected of not being genuine are labeled as copies. Please confirm the above before purchasing.