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Jinternet (n) =blend of the Japanese word for people “jin” (人/hito) and “internet”. 人ターネット An ever growing network of friends of different backgrounds and walks of life from which one can share life lessons and knowledge. To jinternet (v) the process of meeting new people, sitting, talking, asking questions, listening and learning. Jinternetting is done in person. Neat and Simple, isn't it? Well I wish I could take full credit for it but I cannot. The idea of Jinternet came from a local friend by the name of Kusakabe Katsuhiko, a carpenter and father of three. While on a taiko and shishimai trip to Ise Shrine, we became acquainted and shared many perspectives on the world. He has not seen much of the world but grasps ideas through meeting people. He said, “I can’t use the internet worth a damn but I can use the Jinternet pretty darn well.” He explained that people use the internet to look things up and learn. He prefers to ask questions and listen. He knows that if the perso...

This was a spur of the moment thing. I was drinking with members of a local parents group at a snack called "Fuji". I noticed that Fuji, like many the other "snack" in Kashimo, only served beer, whisky, shochu, tea and juices. They have some fruit drinks but no cocktails. I decided to create a drink similar to the Bloody Mary using only what was available in front of me. Kashimo tomato juice is naturally sweet and can only be consumed in small portions. So I wondered how can I take this and change it into something with a little kick. That kick came from Nishi Kata shochu which is also made in Kashimo. The sour touch comes from Yuzu (Japanese Citron). This was created on August 20th at a "snack" called Fuji in Kashimo, a part of Nakatsugawa city. The name refers to Kohide mountain, the highest point in Kashimo. This was a spur of the moment thing. I noticed that Fuji as well as the other "snack" in Kashimo only served beer, whisky, shochu...