In Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture, where handmade Japanese paper is popular, the work of "Kawazarashi" was carried out to wash the skin of mitsumata, which is the raw material of Japanese paper, with cold river water.
Since ancient times, the Kamiyokono district of Tsuyama City has been carrying out "river shaving" work every winter to wash the skin of mitsumata, which is the raw material, with water to remove dirt and lye.
The lowest temperature in Tsuyama City on the morning of the 21st was minus 5.1 degrees Celsius, and it became severely cold. I was rinsing.
In winter, the water of the river has few impurities, so it is suitable for work, so the skin of mitsumata that has been "river-shaped" is crushed into small pieces with a machine and used as a raw material for handmade Japanese paper.
Mr. Ueda, who finished the work, said, "It's a work that can be answered by the body, but it is inevitable. I want to deliver something as good as possible."