The secrets of Japan’s old teahouses, where the latest technology is hidden. 黒門茶屋 japanese food

The secrets of Japan’s old teahouses, where the latest technology is hidden. 黒門茶屋 japanese food

Akizuki is a castle town called the Little Kyoto of Chikuzen. It is also a famous spot for autumn leaves. The “Kuromon” is the gate that samurai once passed through when entering the castle. Kuromon Chaya is located on Sugi no Baba Street that leads there. Mr. Haraguchi, owner of Kuromon Chaya.

He runs the store with his wife, Peggy. Once you step inside, it’s like a time slip. A retro space that reminds you of old Japan. Warm handmade folk crafts. Cute dogs will also be there to welcome you. This time, I took a closer look at the kitchen. “kuzumochi”.

Kuzumochi is a Japanese sweets made from arrowroot powder. Arrowroot powder is characterized by its extremely fine grain. You can enjoy the smooth texture. This is a popular menu item at Kuromonjaya. It’s best when eaten with soybean flour or brown sugar syrup. I was shown how to make it. Akizuki Honkatsu.

A starch made from powdered kudzu root, filtered and hardened. Add sugar here. There has been a Kuzuya store in Akizuki since the Edo period. There is a Kuzuya shop that is now in its 10th generation. It’s a traditional Akizuki specialty. Continue stirring for about 10 minutes.

On many spring and autumn days, I make this pot more than 10 times. When the temperature approaches 80 degrees, it becomes translucent and glue-like. I’m going to change the tools. This is a homemade rice scoop. JKT) This… did you make it yourself? . Well, I made this rice scoop myself.

JKT) This looks like MR.BIG’s guitar solo (lol). JKT) That’s amazing. This is not for sale. I’m using this drill. The surface will be glossy. JKT) Yes, it’s shiny. It has a soft and sweet scent. Thick and smooth kuzu mochi is completed. Leave it in the air to cool it down.

Mr. and Mrs. Haraguchi came to Akizuki seven years ago. Originally, the two were working in Hong Kong. Mr. Haraguchi worked for a Japanese IT company and then ran an IT company in Hong Kong for 20 years. His wife is a marketing expert with an MBA.

They were both working at the cutting edge of the IT business. A trip to Fukuoka marked a major turning point in his life. I came to Fukuoka for sightseeing seven years ago. It was spring at that time. So when I say, “Let’s go see the cherry blossoms.”

I searched for things like “Fukuoka cherry blossoms.” So Akizuki came out on top. So I decided to go on a trip to Akizuki. At that time, I was captivated by the beauty of Akizuki. I fell in love with the beauty of Akizuki. At first, I was looking for an old folk house.

If we live in an old house, we won’t have anything to do. So, I was introduced to this store. The previous owner didn’t have any children. We were introduced to this store and inherited the business. I feel like I was touched by the rows of cherry blossom trees.

In the summer, you can see fireflies flying around, and in the winter, the snowy scenery is beautiful. Beautiful in all four seasons. Nowadays, it has become famous thanks to social media. Kuromon Chaya has inherited the good old Japanese culture. In fact, there was a surprising mechanism hidden there.

This girl is a character for the store. The designer of this character lives in Hokkaido. It’s a character that he created. On the YouTube channel, Miihi Akizuki introduces Asakura and Akizuki. There was a time when the store was closed due to the coronavirus. I had some time.

I was wondering what kind of activities the Vtubers I saw on YouTube were doing. I wondered if I could do it myself. It all started when I tried it out. This is not a Vtuber. Stores with similar characters. It’s a hot spring inn in Beppu. He also has various characters.

We became good friends after that. There are talks of introducing each other and collaborating. There were also works by voice actors and illustrators. This TV actually has a trick. JKT) there is an LCD monitor inside! . Even though it’s a TV like this, you can also watch Netflix.

Mr. Haraguchi also attempted to turn stores into NFTs (digital data that cannot be replaced) and preserve them on the Metaverse. This is said to be the first case in Japan of data preservation in response to disasters and NFT conversion of buildings in important heritage areas.

Have an architect measure the size of my store. I recreated each in 3D. Kuromonjaya is a restaurant. I feel like it’s a platform where I can do what I like. The same goes for food. It’s like a place where I can present what I like, such as NFT or Metaverse, through Kuromonjaya.

I think that kind of gap is also interesting. I especially thought about this during the coronavirus pandemic. Even if you can’t actually go there yourself. You can have a simulated experience in the Metaverse through the internet. Take a look inside the store.

We can communicate that kind of information not only domestically, but also internationally. I think that’s what’s interesting. Meanwhile, it’s almost 10:00. It’s finally time to open. Customers come one after another. Hanafu. The warm tea soba is ready! . Tea soba. I made two tea soba noodles! please.

The meals are served by local mothers who work part-time. Kakiage with 5 kinds of vegetables and shrimp. It goes great with the soup stock and looks very delicious. rice ball. Burdock tempura udon and rice ball set. Orders come in one after another. The mothers are also active and active. Akizuki udon.

He received an order for kudzukiri. Dissolve arrowroot powder in water, strain it, and then add it to hot water. Then rinse with cold water and it’s done. It’s smooth and looks delicious too. Steamed zoni. This is a local specialty, “kawatake”. River mushrooms will be on top.

As lunchtime approaches, more and more customers arrive. The kitchen has also become hectic. Kyoko is like the hall’s poster girl. Kyoko-chan was my junior at my high school in Saitama. Apparently she went to England and then worked in France. One of the charms of Kuromonjaya is that the staff are full of individuality.

This is also a popular “Mizu Warabi Mochi”. It looks plump and delicious. This is also the best when eaten with soybean flour and brown sugar syrup. This is “Drinking Kuzumochi Japanese Chestnut Sauce Mont Blanc”. The cup also looks stylish. This is cream soda.

It seems that there are many flavors, including the classic melon. The menu is extensive and you’ll want to try everything. Mr. Haraguchi made udon for me. I’m full. Thank you for the meal! . It’s now 14:00. Surprisingly, a Hong Kong Youtuber also came to the store on this day.

It seems that she introduces outing spots all over Japan on a channel called “Fushinko Yodan, Japanese Life and Travel”. First of all, she seems to have gotten along well with the dogs. What she ordered was the “kawatake mushroom set meal.”

Kawatae is a natural freshwater seaweed that has been around for about 300 years. It is decorated with various local dishes including konnyaku. Kawatake set meal where you can enjoy ingredients unique to Akizuki. I also visited for a photo shoot. It’s steamed zoni, please. Peggy will explain the dishes in Chinese.

She was surprised by Peggy’s presentation skills. As expected☆. Food report shooting has begun. She introduces delicious foods from all over Japan. Today she seemed to be enjoying the food at Kuromonjaya. Her channel will also introduce the day’s events. Please take a look☆ The busyness of the shop has calmed down.

It’s snack time for everyone. It’s busier than life in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong, office work usually starts at 9pm and ends at 7pm. But this store is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. That time is long. When I’m busy, I really don’t have time to eat.

But when you work in an office, you can have lunch and breaks. That’s really different, isn’t it? JKT) When are you happy? . Sometimes the customers are kind. I’m glad there are times like that. And Kimiyo is an important partner. Kimiyo-san! Please say something.

I’m really grateful for all the help you’ve given me. Because she is in a country she don’t know. So I want to help her. Thank you for all your help! When we bought this store, the only customers were elderly people. the only customers were elderly people. Since we started using social media,

Young people have started coming here. I think it’s starting to take shape little by little. I’m thinking about applying that kind of experience to other Akizuki stores . Stores that are run by elderly people and don’t have enough staff.

I think it would be waste for a store to close because there is no successor. I think I would like to take on that challenge as well. My colleagues and seniors at my previous workplace were really surprised. When asked, “What projects have you been working on lately?”

When I say something like, “I’m making kudzu mochi.” They’re expecting a response that says, “The system at ○○ company…” Many people were surprised to hear this. Up until now, the projects I’ve been involved in have never involved meeting with end users.

Since I started doing this job, I have received words of gratitude directly from customers. I thought it was such a joy to hear people say things like, “The kudzu mochi was so delicious.”

Hello! “Japanese Kitchen Tour”.
This channel introduces Japanese food culture, chefs’ techniques, and Japanese food.

In addition to traditional Japanese cuisine (sushi, ramen, udon, soba, sashimi, street food stalls), we will introduce a variety of gourmet foods such as local Chinese food, big-serve restaurants, Japanese street food, and sweets.

This time we will introduce “Kuromon Chaya” located in Akizuki, Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
This is a long-established teahouse with a history of 50 years.
The Kuromon Gate, where samurai walked, is beautiful in every season.
The owner, Mr. Haraguchi, is an expert in the IT industry and utilizes that experience in store management.
He also introduces various technologies such as Vtubers, NFTs, Metaverse, and AI illustrations.
Please watch till the end!

[Kuromonjaya Google Map]
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3KYdJ5GAygedixKb6

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こんにちは！「 Japanese Kitchen Tour 」です。
こちらのチャンネルでは、日本の食文化や料理人の技術、日本の食べ物を紹介します。

日本の伝統的な料理（ 寿司 ラーメン うどん そば 刺身 屋台 ）などに加え、町中華やデカ盛り店、日本のストリートフードやスイーツなど、様々なグルメを紹介します。

今回は福岡県朝倉市秋月にある「黒門茶屋」さまを紹介します。
こちらは50年の歴史を誇る老舗の茶屋。
武士たちが歩いた黒門には四季折々の美しさがあります。
オーナーの原口さんはIT業界のエキスパートで、その経験を店舗経営にも活用しています。
VtuberやNFT、メタバースにAIイラストなど、様々な技術も紹介しています。
ぜひ最後までご覧ください！

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