Mihara, Kochi
Encyclopedia
is a village
located in Hata District
, Kōchi
, Japan
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Doburoku
Doburoku is a rare type of undistilled rice wine which is creamy in texture with a unique flavor and very potent. Although Doburoku is not exclusive to the village, Mihara is one of the few places that still produce and sell Doburoku. In addition, there is a Doburoku festival held annually in Mihara on the 3rd of November.
Tosa Suzuri Factory
Mihara is also home to the Tosa Suzuri Factory. Suzuri (硯) is the Japanese word for the Ink stone used for Japanese Calligraphy or Shodou (書道). Tosa Ink stones have a strong reputation nationwide for producing a high quality Ink and are sought after by calligraphers all over Japan.
Villages of Japan
A is a local administrative unit in Japan.It is a local public body along with , , and . Geographically, a village's extent is contained within a prefecture....
located in Hata District
Hata District, Kochi
is a district located in Kōchi, Japan.As of the Shimanto merger but with 2003 population statistics, the district has an estimated population of 22,402 and a density of 59.4 persons per km²...
, Kōchi
Kochi Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on the south coast of Shikoku. The capital is the city of Kōchi.- History :Prior to the Meiji Restoration, Kōchi was known as Tosa Province and was controlled by the Chosokabe clan in the Sengoku period and the Yamauchi family during the Edo period.- Geography...
, Japan
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Introduction
Mihara Village was officially founded in 1953 in the southeast of Shikoku in the Hata region, approx. 153 km from the Kōchi prefectural capital, Kōchi city. Mihara is a quintessential mountain village situated at an altitude of approx. 120m above sea level, and is bordered by three moderate sized cities including Sukumo, Nakamura and Tosashimizu. As of 2010, Mihara has an estimated population of 1,796 people.Village Attractions
Mihara Village is surrounded by dense mountain forests and clear, pristine rivers providing ideal conditions for farming and agriculture. As a result, Mihara Village has become well known for its superior rice and vegetable produce. Although Mihara's main industry is agriculture, the village also features some very rare and unique attractions.Doburoku
Doburoku is a rare type of undistilled rice wine which is creamy in texture with a unique flavor and very potent. Although Doburoku is not exclusive to the village, Mihara is one of the few places that still produce and sell Doburoku. In addition, there is a Doburoku festival held annually in Mihara on the 3rd of November.
Tosa Suzuri Factory
Mihara is also home to the Tosa Suzuri Factory. Suzuri (硯) is the Japanese word for the Ink stone used for Japanese Calligraphy or Shodou (書道). Tosa Ink stones have a strong reputation nationwide for producing a high quality Ink and are sought after by calligraphers all over Japan.