{"id":3478,"date":"2025-10-21T09:36:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T00:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/?post_type=event&p=3478"},"modified":"2025-10-21T11:57:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T02:57:45","slug":"16","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/hagi-machihaku.com\/html\/en\/events\/event\/16\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Iriko Dashi Recipes from a Long-Loved Seaside Wholesaler"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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October 29 (Wed) & November 4 (Tue)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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10:30 am to 1:30 pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a53,500<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Learn easy dashi<\/em> (Japanese fish broth) recipes and savor a delicious Japanese lunch served in Hagi yaki pottery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Join us for a hands-on culinary experience with Oichi Shoten, a long-established seaside wholesaler specializing in iriko<\/em> (dried sardines) and chirimen<\/em> (whitebait). Learn fascinating facts about sardines, taste-test different iriko<\/em> broths, and watch a live demonstration on how to make authentic dashi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll then use dashi to prepare simple, home-style Japanese dishes and enjoy a flavorful lunch served in beautiful Hagi yaki pottery made by Ooyagama Ceramics. The menu for the day includes dashi-cooked rice, warm somen noodles with side dishes, and coffee to finish. Even if you usually rely on instant dashi granules or store-bought soup stock, this is a perfect opportunity to explore traditional flavors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event will be held at Ooyagama Ceramics, inside their recently renovated shop. The space was originally the kiln\u2019s workshop, and you can still spot traces of its history throughout\u2014a perfect blend of tradition, flavor, and hands-on fun.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Meet the Host<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ryuta Ohshima | Oichi Shoten
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A coastal seafood wholesaler based in Hagi, Oichi Shoten is the only company in the area authorized to purchase and sell locally caught and processed chirimen<\/em> (whitebait) and niboshi<\/em> (dried sardines), which are also their main products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ooyagama Ceramics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located at the foot of the mountains in southern Hagi, Ooyagama Ceramics creates Hagi yaki pottery, porcelain, and jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us for a hands-on iriko dashi cooking experience and enjoy your creations served in beautiful Hagi yaki pottery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Schedule<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Meet at Ooyagama Ceramics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Enjoy some fun facts about sardines<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Live demonstration on making dashi and taste testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Hands-on experience cooking simple iriko<\/em> dashi dishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Tour of Ooyagama Ceramics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Choose pottery pieces and plate your dishes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch with coffee afterward<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Clean up<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Photo Gallery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    The coastal seafood wholesaler Oichi Shoten was founded in 1946 by its founder, Ichizo Oshima, who named the company using the initials of his own name. Originally located near the port in Hamasaki, the company is now based in Tamae.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    At Oichi Shoten, we pride ourselves on selecting only the finest products, using all five senses\u2014sight, touch, smell, sound, and taste\u2014combined with years of knowledge and experience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Our main products, “Setsuki Chirimen”<\/em> and “Taberu Kozakana”<\/em> (tiny dried fish snacks) are carefully prepared by experienced factory staff, ensuring safety, quality, and meticulous attention to detail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    From the main house on the grounds of Ooyagama Ceramics, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Mt. Shizukiyama, one of Hagi\u2019s most iconic landmarks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Step inside the Ooyagama Ceramics shop and discover a rich selection of pottery and porcelain, each piece meticulously and skillfully crafted. No reservation is needed\u2014just drop in and browse at your leisure.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Treasures Found Here<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    The Simplicity and Flavor of Niboshi Dashi<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Discover just how simple it can be to make authentic dashi. Through hands-on experience, you\u2019ll learn tasty, waste-free ways to prepare and enjoy niboshi broth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Hagi and its Fishing Heritage<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Fishing has long been at the heart of Hagi\u2019s development. Learn about the town\u2019s history and the knowledge and expertise passed down from generations of fishermen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    The Scenery of Ooyagama Ceramics<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    Surrounded by the gentle, nature-rich landscape said to be tied to the legend of Izumi Shikibu, the grounds of the Ooyagama Ceramics make full use of the hillside terrain, with its workshop, gallery, and main house arranged in harmony with the land.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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    Date(s)<\/td>October 29 (Wed) & November 4 (Tue)<\/td><\/tr>
    Time(s)<\/td>10:30 am to 1:30 pm<\/td><\/tr>
    Location<\/td>Ooyagama Ceramics
    905 Tsubaki, Hagi-shi 758-0061<\/td><\/tr>
    Access<\/td>\u30fb5 minutes by car from JR Hagi Station
    \u30fb20 minutes walk from JR Hagi Station<\/td><\/tr>
    Parking<\/td>Available<\/td><\/tr>
    Cost<\/td>\u00a53,500<\/td><\/tr>
    Payment Method<\/td>Cash only<\/td><\/tr>
    Capacity<\/td>8 people<\/td><\/tr>
    What to bring<\/td>A pen or pencil, apron, towel, & clothes easy to move in<\/td><\/tr>
    Please note<\/td>Please let us know in advance if you have any allergies.<\/td><\/tr>
    How to make a reservation<\/td>\u30fbBy phone (Except for Wednesday & Thursday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm): 0838-22-7110

    \u30fbVia SNS: @ooyagama_ceramics<\/a>\uff08Instagram\uff09
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    Reservation Deadline<\/td>Please reserve at least 7 days in advance.<\/td><\/tr>
    Cancelations<\/td>Please refrain from canceling after making a reservation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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