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Do you know
what Komodaru is?
Komodaru is a traditional Japanese cask that has
a long history of more than 350 years.
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Originally, Komodaru
was used in Japan in the transportation of Sake, a Japanese
liquor.
The craftsmanship in the construction of Komodaru has been
handed down from generation to generation. Designed in vibrant
bright colors and strong in tradition, Komodaru is now part
of celebrating ceremonies and special occasions in Japan.
Sake was
given a honour and dedicated as Goshinshu; Goshinshu is Sake
for the God: Shin means "the God" and shu means
"Sake'.
In modern Japan there are regular festivals with "Goshinshu"
which can be part of a very unique Japanese custom called
Kagami Biraki.
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This custom, Kagami
Biraki, originated from drinking Sake from a cask (Komodaru)
and toasting the god sake Goshinshu.
Kagami Biraki is now used in the celebration of wishing happiness
and success for the future and is usually associated with
the celebrations in the completion of a new home, marriage
anniversaries, wedding parties and much more.
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Kagami
Biraki is also getting popular overseas because of it's
very entertaining pageantry and pleasant and festive atmosphere.
You might have seen a Japanese baseball player on TV celebrating
his success of joining an American major league baseball team! |
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Komodaru
is also very attractive as a simple decoration in the interiors
or exteriors of restaurants and shops. Komodaru is beautifully
designed, expressing Japanese traditional art styles. Komodaru
is also becoming popular as a gift in many countries worldwide.
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Komodaru construction
in Japan goes back many generations.
The Kishimoto family founded their company, Kishimotokichiji
Co., in the early 1900s with a family lineage and traditional
occupation in farming. Presently, the Kishimotokichiji Company
has established an excellent reputation in Japan as a manufacturer
of Komodaru, continuing a fine tradition of over 130 years
in the construction of Komodaru.
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Kishimotokichiji's
expert technique and sense of tradition has been handed down
from generation to generation. Winning awards at international
exhibitions and judged by people worldwide with a refined sense
and taste consider Komodaru of Kishimotokichiji the very best
of the best in Komodaru in Japan.
Now, we would like
to share to the world our Komodaru!
We are proud of
our traditional sense and offer you our Komodaru; a wonderful
traditional Japanese cask full of Japanese culture!
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Kishimotokichiji
Co.,Ltd.
2-8-25
Tsukaguchi-Honmachi Amagasaki-shi Hyougo 661-0001
Japan
Phone:+81-6-6421-4454 FAX:+81-6-6421-4465
E-mail : webmaster@komodaru.co.jp
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