I went to Fukui Prefecture, the birthplace of Sagen Ishizuka, the originator of the macrobiotic diet, along with the instructors and instructors of the Seishoku Cooking School.This time, the Fukui tour planned by the Japan Macrobiotic Association,NPOsThis was made possible through the cooperation of Food Health Ishizuka Sagenjuku.
At Fukui Station in the drizzle32A collection of names.We boarded a sightseeing bus and headed to Taniguchiya, the only restaurant in Japan that specializes in deep-fried tofu.
Fukui has long been a land of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, and deep-fried tofu was often eaten as a vegetarian dish at events such as Hoonko, the memorial service of Shinran Shonin.
It is said that this tradition has been passed down to the present day, and Fukui Prefecture has the highest consumption of aburaage in Japan.
Taniguchiya's deep-fried tofu is made from domestic soybeans, local clear water, and natural bittern collected from the sea of Echizen.50They are fried by hand in batches.The oil used is rapeseed oil and Taihaku sesame oil that are not genetically modified.
Enjoy a meal after receiving an explanation from Mr. Makoto Taniguchi, the fourth generation owner. I had the XNUMX% grated soba set.
Thick and large deep-fried tofu (one side)14cm, thickness3cm) was tough.
It was a common impression of everyone after the meal that it was not persistent and did not lean, probably because the oil was good.
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Next, we headed to Eiheiji, the head temple of the Soto sect of Buddhism.Eiheiji is a dojo for Zen meditation that was opened by Dogen Zenji in the second year of the Kangen era (XNUMX).
More than XNUMX large and small buildings are lined up in a deep valley surrounded by mountains on all sides.
I decided to set a meeting time and let them see it freely.
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It is a quote from the materials of Eiheiji Temple.
◆Ascetic practices・・・A day in the life of an ascetic monk is not far from daily life.
◆Zazen: Zen is the root of training.The appearance of straightening the back, correcting the posture, and calmly breathing is the appearance of the Buddha itself.
◆Morning class・・・After the morning zazen, we will move to the dharma hall and perform the morning class (morning service).
The sound of the trainee monks reciting sutras in perfect order reverberates through the mountains of Eiheiji.
◆Gyobachi・・・Gyobachi means eating in accordance with formal etiquette.
Meal is an important time to appreciate that it is alive in many relationships and face life.
◆Sammu・・・Sammu refers to activities such as cleaning, as well as meditation and sutra recitation.
The daily rag hanging in the corridor can be said to be "moving zazen."
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It left an impression on me to see many monks moving quietly with their backs upright.
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Using the travel time to the next destination, Marukawa Miso,NPOsIwasase City Director of Food Health Ishizuka Sagen Juku gave a lecture on the theme of "Learn from Ishizuka Sagen, the founder of food education."
Starting with the introduction of Fukui prefecture and Sagen Ishizuka,3NextFrom the story of Fukui's food education and local production for local consumption promotion planSDGsSo far, you have spoken clearly.I could feel the enthusiasm of President Iwasa for dietary education.
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Arrived at Marukawa Miso Co., Ltd.
Mr. Hiroshi Kawasaki, the ninth generation owner, and Mr. Hironori Kawasaki, managing director, explained how to make miso and the characteristics of Marukawa miso.
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Mr. Marukawa left it to the natural fermentation speed after preparing it, about approx.10This is a miso storehouse specializing in naturally brewed miso that is fermented and aged for months.
Most of the products we manufacture are organic products such as organic rice miso, organic barley miso, organic soybean miso, organic mixed miso, organic amazake, and organic instant miso soup.
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After having some delicious amazake, I left Marukawa and returned to Fukui Station.
When I got off the bus, there was a beautiful rainbow in the sky after the rain.
Local dissolution here.At Fukui City Tourism and Products Center "Fukufukukan" in the building in front of the station. There were also many people doing
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After dissolution, at the west exit of Fukui Station, visit the moving life-size monuments of Fukuiraptor, Fukuisaurus, and Fukuititan that lived in Fukui.
Fukui Prefecture deserves to be called the "Dinosaur Kingdom," and is the largest producer of dinosaur fossils in Japan.
Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is one of the largest in the world.
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