Tamotsu Nakamura Explained

Tamotsu Nakamura (also known as Tom Nakamura), FRGS, (born 1934) is a Japanese explorer, alpinist, photographer and author. Since 1990, he has explored the mountainous areas between the Himalayas and the Sichuan basin; which he documents in photographs.[1] [2] He is a leading authority on the Alps of Tibet, the south-eastern sector of the Tibetan high plateau.

Early life

Nakamura was born in Tokyo. After studying business administration at Hitotsubashi University, he worked for Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries Co., Ltd, ultimately as Managing Director of IHI Hong Kong Ltd.

Personal life

Nakamura is married and has two children. After stays in Pakistan (1967–1971), Mexico (1975–1982), New-Zealand (1984–1989) and Hong Kong (1989–1994), he returned to Tokyo.

Alpinist

His mountaineering career started in 1953 as a member of the Hitotsubashi University Mountaineering Club, which climbed in Japanese mountain areas. He made the second ascent of Pucajirca Norte[3] (6046 m, Cordillera Blanca/Peru) in 1961, followed by three first ascents and various second ascents in Cordillera Apolobamba and Pupuya in Bolivia.

"Alps of Tibet"

Since 1990 Nakamura has conducted more than 40 journeys exploring mountain areas of the south-eastern part of the Tibetan high plateau (status as of 2020) that he termed the Alps of Tibet. The "Alps" cover the Nyainqêntanglha Mountains, Kangri Garpo range and the Hengduan Mountains including the Deep Gorge Country structured by three parallel rivers, the Salween, Mekong and Yangtze. Nakamura identified and photographed hundreds of peaks for the first time, capturing photos of more than 200 unclimbed, over-6000m peaks still unclimbed.[4] Nakamura is regarded worldwide as an authority on the area.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] He has published numerous articles in mountaineering journals such as Alpine Journal,[17] American Alpine Journal, Himalayan Journal, Climbing, Altitudes, Vertical and Japanese Alpine News.[18] [19]

He has been recognized by the Royal Geographical Society, London or the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation – UIAA for his field exploration in Eastern Tibet. The Alpinist named him Steward of Unclimbed Peaks.[20]

Nakamura is editor of Japanese Alpine News.[21] He is author of several books about the Alps of Tibet that have been published in Japanese, English and German.

Recognition

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. News: Bergfotografie in Tibet: Land der unberührten Traumgipfel. Der Spiegel . December 10, 2009. www.spiegel.de.
  2. Web site: Tamotsu (Tom) Nakamura: A modern day explorer with an ancient heart – UIAA. 25 June 2012 . 2021-06-04. en-US.
  3. Web site: Ari's Base Camp: Cordillera Blanca. 2021-01-01. ari.rdx.net.
  4. Web site: Nakamura Unveils More Unclimbed Tibetan Peaks. November 23, 2009.
  5. Web site: Honouring Japanese mountaineers – UIAA. 10 October 2007 . 2021-02-07. en-US.
  6. Web site: Royal Geographical Society (Hong Kong) RGS HK - The Last Frontier: the Alps of Tibet and Beyond. www.rgshk.org.hk.
  7. Web site: Tamotsu (Tom) Nakamura: A modern day explorer with an ancient heart – UIAA. 25 June 2012 .
  8. Web site: 2009-01-29. Descubriendo los Alpes del Tíbet. 2021-01-18. Desnivel.com. es.
  9. Book: Fowler, Mick, 1956-. No Easy Way : the challenging life of the climbing taxman. 4 October 2018. 978-1-911342-91-5. Sheffield, UK. 33–35. 1051299436.
  10. Book: McCue, Gary. Trekking in Tibet : a traveler's guide. 2010. Mountaineers Books. 978-1-59485-266-4. 3rd. Seattle, WA. 635451825. 33.
  11. 2008. Annual General Meeting. The Geographical Journal. en. 174. 3. 274–283. 10.1111/j.1475-4959.2008.00297.x. 2008GeogJ.174..274. . 162292660 . 1475-4959.
  12. Web site: 2016-10-26. BFF 2016: "Tibetan dreams", Austria. 2021-01-18. Bansko Film Fest. en-US.
  13. Web site: 8 January 2009. The Alpine Briefs, A newsletter from the editors of the American Alpine Journal..
  14. Web site: WHY I LOVE THE MOUNTAINS. A LIFETIME'S SEARCH: TOM NAKAMURA – UIAA. 5 October 2017 . 2021-01-19. en-US.
  15. Book: Searle, M. P.. Colliding continents : a geological exploration of the Himalaya, Karakoram, and Tibet. 2013. Oxford University Press. 978-0-19-165248-6. Oxford. 340–341. 824655726.
  16. Web site: Ralf Dujmovits: "Wir haben uns als Paar verloren" BERGSTEIGER Magazin. 2021-01-31. bergsteiger.de.
  17. Web site: Research. 2021-01-18. www.alpine-club.org.uk.
  18. Web site: Fowler & Ramsden bag 'Matterhorn of Tibet'. 2021-01-18. www.thebmc.co.uk.
  19. Web site: 2016 Piolets d'Or Asia winners announced – UIAA. 16 November 2016 .
  20. Web site: Nakamura: Steward of Unclimbed Peaks – Alpinist.com. www.alpinist.com. 7 May 2008 .
  21. Web site: VOL.1. 2021-01-01. www.jac.or.jp.
  22. Web site: Tamotsu Nakamura – UIAA. 2021-01-01. en-US.
  23. Web site: Royal Geographical Society - Medals and awards. 2021-01-02. www.rgs.org.
  24. Web site: Explorers Festival. explorersfestival.com.pl.
  25. Web site: 2016 Piolets d'Or Asia winners announced – UIAA. 16 November 2016 . 2021-01-01. en-US.
  26. Web site: The Himalayan Club. 2021-01-01. The Himalayan Club.
  27. Web site: Honorary Members. 2021-01-01. The American Alpine Club. en-US.
  28. Web site: Tamotsu (Tom) Nakamura: A modern day explorer with an ancient heart. 25 June 2012 . en-US.

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