【夏大満喫】暑い夏が涼しく感じる！？奈良で”日本一”に触れる旅〈旅人・ 入江聖奈〉
[Music] Irie Seina travels around Nara Prefecture on a festival tour. It’s not just festivals . I stroll around Nara, searching for its charms. I come across a shop completely drenched in goldfish. What’s this place? It ‘s amazing. So many goldfish. So many goldfish. Hello, hello. What kind of shop is this? Well, it’s a goldfish goods store. Yamatokoriyama is known for goldfish farming. Yeah. It’s the best in Japan . An event called the Goldfish Championship has been going on for 30 years. Because of that, we decided to unite goldfish and start this goldfish rescue project. We opened a dojo, and so far, 415 people have gathered from all over the country. This is the first time I’ve had the opportunity to peek into a dojo dedicated to saving goldfish. Amazing. It really is saving goldfish. Excuse me. Can I tell you a story? I came all the way from Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. I’m 22, and I’ve come all the way from afar, but I’ve been working to save goldfish for 11, 12 years. It’s a long time. You’re truly a master of the craft. Oh, 6th dan. 6th dan. 6th dan. I’m 6th dan. It’s like the world of sports, where people who are already 9th dan have already won so many times . It’s exactly the same. Goldfishing is a sport, and today we’re holding a tournament, where the goal is to see how many goldfish you can save on a single sheet in three minutes. I took the Shinkansen to get here for it. The passion is incredible. It’s completely different. Since I had the chance, I went to see the Goldfish Rescue Tournament, which determines the Nara Prefecture representative. The excitement in the venue was incredible. [Applause] Approximately 700 participants, ranging in age from 6 to 80 , showed off their skills, rescuing over 40 goldfish in three minutes. Everyone had sharp eyes, like I knew them . I think the appeal of this competition is that it’s open to everyone, regardless of age . Watching the serious competition got me fired up. So, I decided to try saving a goldfish at the dojo I mentioned earlier. Hello. My opponent is Masaaki, a second-grader who won the primary and junior high school division two years after starting to rescue fish . [Music] How many fish did you catch? 19. 19, that’s amazing. Because you can rescue so many. I think it’s because you’re Masaaki that you can rescue so many, but it’s amazing. I’m confident in my ability to do it without any effort, so I won’t lose. 1, a good start. Okay. I see, I see. Wait. Masaaki caught three fish in the first 10 seconds with incredible speed. Hold on a second. As for me, I’m in trouble. I’m defeated. No, no, no, no. Oh, one minute has passed. Can I share this? Thank you for the special meal. Is it okay? Thank you. It’s completely different from boxing. Shiki, why don’t you use your left hand? For points? No, left hand 5. Wait. 4, fast, fast, fast. 21, done. The result was Masaaki with 26 fish and me with a complete knockout of one. How did you like your sister’s skill? Wow, you did a great job. Thank you. I’m going to compete in a boxing match like this. Oh, it says “Nagashi somen” (flowing somen noodles). Summer is synonymous with somen noodles, so I’m a little curious. This is the first time I’ve heard of somen noodles. Konni, who makes somen noodles at this somen factory, told me about it. Yes. Somen noodles are said to be the birthplace of this type of food. The birthplace. This region has a history of over 1,300 years. It’s incredibly historic. Bisoumen, the original somen noodles created 1,300 years ago, are a specialty product said to be the roots of Japanese masks. Konishi, the fourth-generation [musician] who took over the somen-making business , has been preserving the flavor for over 40 years. Well, we’re also doing Nagashi somen noodles here now. Yes. Nagashi somen noodles? If you’d like, please let me know. Yes. I’d like to try it. Traditional somen noodles. I wonder what it tastes like? Have you ever had them left out for a long time? No, I just thought about it, maybe it’s the first time. It flows like this, so I have the ability to save it skillfully, honed through boxing, but the question is whether I can let it go for a long time. Hey, is there any trick to saving it? Um, Oh, here it comes. Scary. Ah, can I save it? [Music] No, my ability to save it is scary. Wait a minute. Oh, it’s gone. I’ll have a drink. Here you go. It’s so delicious. Thank you. It goes down smoothly and seems to have a strong body. That’s right. It’s distinctive that it’s so thin yet has a strong body. I use some pretty strong ingredients. Oh, in the case of the blood, we ripen it over a period of three full days. Yes. Three days? Aging it thoroughly from January to February, when the air is at its coldest and driest, creates a strong body and umami. It went. [Music] It went. It’s going. It’s going. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Wait. The onslaught is with soy milk noodles, yes yes yes yes. This is it. Adding a little rye to it made a huge difference to the simple noodle dish. The mellowness of the soy milk, what do you call it? The slight tang of the rye was a perfect match. I really love this. Oh, it’s good. Yes. Now that I’ve gotten to know the taste of this noodle dish, I might not be able to try anything else. [Music] Every day is a battle of sorts with that noodle dish , and when you say it’s so delicious, it really is what makes it such a delicious dish. [Music] It was a traditional flavor that’s been passed down through the ages. [Music] Ah, the river is so beautiful. Oh, there’s someone fishing. Hello. Hello. What are they catching? Sweetfish. Sweetfish. Yes. They call it Sakurayu, and it’s the cherry blossoms of Yoshino, so why do they call it Sakurayu? [Music] Mr. Takizawa is a fisherman who lives on the Yoshino River. He says he’s been fishing here since he was a child. Is this place famous for its sweetfish? Yes. There are things like lucky bento shapes, and they’ve been loved since those days, and the locals also treasure this precious tuna. It appears in ancient Japan and even in the early days of the state, and the taste is said to be unmatched. [Music] They’re taken down to Ryotei and grilled with salt. It looks delicious. The fishing rod seems incredibly long, too. The oldest rod has that special feature, it’s about 8.5 meters long, yes . The fish tend to run away when you get too close, so now they call it “Tomodori” (fishing with a lure ), and you hold it like a rope hook. It’s a type of fishing where you hook the fish on the hook to initiate a territorial dispute. It’s interesting. It’s like a living lure. Yes. If you’ve never tried it, why not give it a try? Yes. Yes. Definitely. This is your first time fishing with Tomodori. Will you be able to catch a fish? Yes. You put it on and see the bubbles rising right in front of you? Right in front of you. Yes. Yes. It’s like taking it a little further back than that. Thank you. Well, that kind of tomodori fishing is different from other types of fishing in that you feel like you’re catching it. When you have one live fish on your leash, you get that feeling when it gets bitten. Yeah. Each fish is different after all. Wow. And that’s what makes me sleepy, like, when I feel tired at night and think I’ll give it up tomorrow, but then I just find myself wanting to go to the river . Am I possessed by that? It’s like I’m possessed by the fishing. Wow. That tomodori fishing is so bewildering. I want to experience it myself. Ah, here it comes. Here it comes. Here it comes. The firefly is here. It’s strong. Yes. Lift it up slowly. Slowly. Alright. And this is that. Give it to me. Wow. Oh, I caught it. I caught it. Wow. Amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing, amazing. I caught it. Great. This one, called a “oi hoshi,” is colorful and resembles the cherry blossoms of Yoshino, and is called Sakura Yu. It’s so stylish. It’s like how he won the Olympics by barely scoring points on the third round. It’s just like Makishi, after all. I’m going to grill the Sakura Yuma I caught myself with salt. [Music] It’s freshly caught, so once it’s a little browned, I think it’ll be ready to eat. Can I eat it without worrying about the bones? With a fish this small, the bones are gone, head to toe, and you can just crunch away. I’m starving. Now, seeing this delicious thing, I think I’m okay, so [Music] Here you go. Oh, scary. Ouch. Oh, so delicious. But it didn’t smell at all. I really love that bitter feeling in my stomach. Ah, good. So that kind of thing was banished. We’ll all eat the bitterness. Yeah. No, I need to get this in my stomach. Ah, good. That’s incredibly delicious. Yes. I was very satisfied with the Yoshino River, which has fascinated people since ancient times. Finally, we headed to the temple where the frog jumping event was held. The town was gradually building up a festive atmosphere in preparation for tomorrow’s big day. [Music] It says “ice cream.” “Scum ice cream.” Wow, that looks so delicious. Is it ice cream? Yes. I want some scum ice cream, and there are so many of them. It looks so delicious. It’s hot. It’s so hot. It ‘s so hot, I really want ice cream. Are you a local? I’ve lived here for over 50 years, and it says “Frog Jumping Lessons” here . Yes. Tomorrow, July 7th, is the frog jumping event in Yoshino, but if you asked me where July 7th is, I’d say Tanabata. [Music] I’ve been coming to Yoshiyama since I was a child, and it’s called “kaeru tobi. ” Is the excitement amazing? Yes. Everyone in the mountains is working hard to make that festival a success. We’re helping out a little, too. Yes. It’s more like a frog jump than Tanayū. I wonder what kind of festival it is. They seem to be preparing something. Maybe they’re in anticipation. Hello. Hello. What are you preparing now? It’s one of the rituals to return those who have turned into frogs to their original human form . It’s a traditional event that takes place every year on July 7th, to deliver those frogs to the Archean period until war. This is the platform for that. Am I correct in thinking this is about riding the frog? Yes. Carrying the frog back to human form. I’m getting more and more confused. It seems like you’ve been participating in the frog jumping event since you were a child. It’s amazing, even from the time you were old enough to understand. Yes. Wow. If you have the stamina, please come to my fan club tomorrow. I’ve already raised my expectations from boxing, so please let me participate. I’d like to solve and reveal the mystery of the frog jumping event. After this, the frogs will be making a big fuss in town, jumping around together. Damn. Only one side. I’m on a festival tour of Nara Prefecture, and the frog-jumping event is finally here. Apparently, the first thing they do is retrieve something important for the festival. This must be it. Wow, the ha flowers are blooming. Wow, so beautiful. The ha-tori event is a custom of borrowing ha flowers from the Ha Pond in Okuda and carrying them to the battle where the frog-jumping event is held. It’s a prayer for the happiness of the people, preparing for the original existence of Zaogen. [Music] [Music] There are a lot of people who want to appear. At the starting point of the Taikodai, there are people who are fully prepared, happy, and full of energy. Are you okay? They’re full of motivation. Oh, wow, what a surprise. It’s impressive. It really surprised me. The first time I saw a frog, it suddenly appeared. From there, we set off toward the temple on the Taikodai . It’s no good. [Music] It’s good, it’s good. Just open the door a little behind you. Go straight. The taiko float weighs over 2 tons and the frog. [Applause] [ Music ] [Applause] I thought I ‘d make it through with the willpower I ‘d developed through boxing , but hey , … Long ago, a man who had strayed from Buddhism was touched by a giant stinging snake and left it on a cliff. A monk appeared and, with his help, transformed the man into a human. Such a mysterious legend remains in this area. Professor Frog Jumping is a festival that recreates the moment a frog transforms back into a human, as taught by the monk. [Music] The frog is lying down. It’s even climbing stairs. Amazing. Amazing. The moment it finally transforms back into a human is here. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [ Applause ] [Applause] [Music] [Music] Human. Huh? I feel like I’ve seen this somewhere before. Oh, the owner of the trash ice cream shop. [Music] He was a frog. He was a frog. Awesome. I was shocked by his true identity. I wish someone had told me when I bought the trash ice cream. Although it’s a small event, we’re working hard to unite the mountain, centered around that temple, to liven up the festival, and to keep it going. I hope it continues forever. [Music] Yes. I really understood how frogs have been involved with people for a long time. The passion and feelings that go into this festival were beyond my imagination, and it wasn’t just the adults who enjoyed it, but the children too. It was clear to see how each adult generation had thought carefully about how to pass on this tradition and history to the next generation, and I really felt that culture is truly passed down in this way. Yeah. It was a day. I watched and thought, if it were me, I wouldn’t want to go back to being human. It was so painful, so frog-like. Yeah. Even I, who loves frogs, was constantly surprised. I was able to encounter this mysterious festival and create some wonderful summer memories. [Music] [Music]
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13:11 七夕よりも”蛙飛び”！？／Leapfrogs are better than Tanabata!?
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