Make Japanese Sake in Kochi

   For those who are tired of just drinking Japanese Sake, why not try making your own?

 

   Let me introduce you to a sake brewery which offers sake-making lessons, starting from the production of the raw-material - rice. Mutemuka in Taisho, Shimanto Town offers this course, beginning with rice-planting in May all the way through to bottling in December. The participation fee is ¥20,000. For more information, please call 0880-27-0316.

Website: http://www.mutemuka.com/ (Japanese)

 

   The Kochi Youth Hostel reportedly offers an opportunity to experience sake-making. Please contact the hostel at 088-823-0858

Website: http://www.kyh-sakenokuni.com/english.html (English)

Taken from vol.28 PDF

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Yamada Daiko – Japanese Drum Group

   “Yamada Daiko Densho-kai” is a group who has been playing the Japanese drum in the present Tosayamada-cho, Kami City since 1987. They play with the synthesizer and the drums to create an atypical soundscape. They have been pursuing the depth of sound from the Japanese drums for a long time.

 

I’m a BIG FAN of Ryoma!

   There are many Ryoma fans all over Japan and abroad. 120 groups are registered as Ryoma Fan Club homepages. Each group holds seminars and study tours related to the history of Ryoma with broad networks thoughout Japan. Since 1989, “The National Conference of Ryoma” has been held annually.

How to find good local Japanese sake

   Kochi earns a good reputation for its sake nationwide while many other alcoholic beverages such as shochu (distilled spirit) and fruit wines are produced and sold in the market here. It is said that even the Japanese have difficulty picking out their favorite one out of a great variety of locally-brewed sake in Kochi.

Kochi, the Sake Country

   Why is Kochi called “the Sake Country”? There is no specific reason, but, during Edo era, people considered that lords and samurai warriors in Kochi were savage characters and hard drinkers. For instance, lord Motochika Chosokabe imposed controls on alcohol comsumption after he conquered Tosa (the old name of Kochi).

Origins of Tosaben and Hataben

   Dialects exist everywhere in Japan, and in Kochi two main dialects are spoken: Tosaben and Hataben. Here is a brief explanation about how these two dialects were formed.

   Because a language is influenced by climate, society, culture, etc., it is necessary to learn about these things to understand a dialect.

Love Letters from Ryoma and Yanase-sugi

   Are you looking for a unique gift from Kochi? A gift only found in Kochi that has recently been all the rage is toilet paper. Yes, toilet paper.

Gifts for ceremonial occasions

  

   When you are invited to a Japanese style wedding reception, or you have to attend a funeral for a deceased family member of your Japanese friend or colleague, do you know what to prepare or pay attention to? If you don’t, this article might prove to be useful.

GENKI Seinenkai

Tosaben Musical 2012

   This volunteer group mainly revolves around the annual “Tosaben Musical” which involves foreigners acting in the local dialect. It aims to revive local cultures and promote international exchange. Proceeds from the musical go to local students who would like to study abroad. We are currently recruiting Japanese members! Yoroshiku!

 

Kochi Japanese Salon

   The Kochi Japanese Salon is a volunteer organization which offers a free service of Japanese classes for foreigners living in Kochi. Its members include persons who have had experience in teaching Japanese or have completed the Japanese volunteer teaching program organized by the Kochi International Association (KIA).

Nakajimacho Catholic Church

   The Nakajimacho Catholic Church is located about a minute’s walk west of the south building of Kochi City Hall. The present building of the church was constructed in 1958. Many foreign believers, a lot of whom are from the Philippines, gather at the church for the Holy Mass in English conducted at 3:15pm every Sunday.

Tosa Yoga

   Tosa Yoga was founded in 2000 by Oliver Stymie Reinsch. Their five highly qualified teachers are from America, Australia, and Japan. Tosa Yoga uses a blend of yoga styles including Iyengar, Asthanga, Viniyoga and Feel-good Yoga to stretch, strengthen, and relax the body. It also helps clear the mind, and enlighten the soul. They hold classes in Kochi City, Nankoku City, Tosa City, Shimanto City and Kuroshio Town.

 

Hata Surf Dojo

   I left the Goldcoast in Australia in 1994 to come look for waves in Japan. I found my waves in here in Hata, but what I also found were kind people, traditional living, and a laid-back atmosphere.

   I then decided to settle here in Hata and made friends with nature. At times I would wait for big waves to come along with the typhoons, at much reprove from the locals, and at other times I would teach English to the locals at school.

 

Nankoku City International Association (NIA)

   NIA was established in 2002. Despite being relatively new, this organization is one of the most active in Kochi. As you can imagine from the name of the organization, it bases its activities in Nankoku City. The most distinctive feature of the organization is that even those who don’t reside in Nankoku City can become a member of the organization.