Simulated Hunting Experiences With Lunch in Shizuoka | EAT! MEET! JAPAN
"Walk in the footsteps of the dedicated hunters who braved the Southern Alps to put mountain bounty on the table."
Fujieda in Shizuoka Prefecture sits at the head of the Oi River, where mountain streams feed bracken-heavy forests, and wild beasts roam freely around human settlements. In many ways, life here has not changed for hundreds of years. In this multi-edition experience, guests study the way of Japan's rural hunters by following one of two different paths: trap hunting or gibier.
Pick trap hunting to search the forest for traces of boars and deer and learn about the female hunters who track them. Listen to the stories of those dedicated to the profession as they explain their way of life and how they use traps to catch wild game. One can't go hunting on an empty stomach, so you'll have a quick lunch before heading out. During the trek, your guides will show how they track animals, look for footprints and other trails, and reveal the most effective techniques for setting traps.
The second available option is for those who prefer a more hands-on approach. Swap a lecture on the hunter's lifestyle for one on how to turn a catch into game meat. After a short introduction of hunters' daily activities outside the forest, you'll carefully cut away sinew and chaff to help prepare a whole deer. A cleaned carcass will be provided, ready for butchering. Take a break for some lunch before squeezing in a little more practice.
Whichever path you take, this experience will leave you with a nuanced understanding of how food goes from forest to table, including the authentic lives of those who make it happen.
Pick trap hunting to search the forest for traces of boars and deer and learn about the female hunters who track them. Listen to the stories of those dedicated to the profession as they explain their way of life and how they use traps to catch wild game. One can't go hunting on an empty stomach, so you'll have a quick lunch before heading out. During the trek, your guides will show how they track animals, look for footprints and other trails, and reveal the most effective techniques for setting traps.
The second available option is for those who prefer a more hands-on approach. Swap a lecture on the hunter's lifestyle for one on how to turn a catch into game meat. After a short introduction of hunters' daily activities outside the forest, you'll carefully cut away sinew and chaff to help prepare a whole deer. A cleaned carcass will be provided, ready for butchering. Take a break for some lunch before squeezing in a little more practice.
Whichever path you take, this experience will leave you with a nuanced understanding of how food goes from forest to table, including the authentic lives of those who make it happen.
Highlights
- Choose one of two paths: a simulated or hands-on experience of hunting in Japan
- Experience deep culture through flavors and practices kept from sensational media
Inclusions
- Educational talk about the life of hunters
- Lunch (food and drinks included)
- Simulated or hands-on hunting experience
Location
- 328, Jina, Kawane-honmachi, Haibara-gun, Shizuoka, 428-0305, Japan
Contact
Food Cultures Office, Overseas Market Development and Food Cultures Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Tel:+81-3-3502-5516
