2013年1月 のアーカイブ

Sakuda gold leaf workshop

2013年1月20日 日曜日

Remains of gold leaf refuse are used as reuse for gold leaf, sprinkle in sake or tea or on food, adding in lotion.  Gold leaf production in Kanazawa accounts for 99 percent of Japan’s total gold leaf production.

Artisan inspects gold leaf, which is placed between sheets of specially processed Washi, Japanese paper. Washi is processed by soaking in the water mixed with astringent persimmon juice, straw ash and white part of egg for around 3 months.

One bundle has 1,800 sheets of Washi, and between Washi gold leaf sheet is placed like a sandwich.

The pounding machine imported from Germany is used to roll out the gold leaf sheet. 3 minutes beats and 10 minutes rest for cool down during  3 days repeat is carried out.

Big sounds accompanying the machine running is somewhat enjoyable for visitors.

JR Train from Kanazawa via Toyama to Takayama

2013年1月19日 土曜日

I took a local train at Kanazawa station around noon for Toyama on January 12, 2013, one day before Takayama tour guide for overseas customers. The train arrived at Toyama station after taking more than one hour. I changed the trains for Inotani around 2:00pm. It took more than one hour to get to Inotani.

The train arrived at Inotani station, and passengers change trains for Takayama. Inotani is the border station between JR West and JR Tokai.

The local train for Takayama is waiting for the passengers from Toyama. About 10 minutes later, The train started for Takayama.

Snow covered Jinya, administrative office of Tokugawa government in the Edo period was impressive. I guided overseas customers here on Jan.13, it was really fine day,and very much beautiful.

Iron chair displayed in front of a gadget shop draws strong attention from overseas customers.