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Fishermen, Hunters, and Dairy Farmers: A Guidebook for the Town of Tokachi Hiroo Town "PIRUY" Launched
PIRUY, a guidebook for the town of Hiroo in Tokachi, Hokkaido, was launched on April 1, 2022, bringing together the creativity of dairy farmers, fishermen, and others engaged in primary industries.
The 52-page booklet is full of in-depth information on the attractions of Hiroo, including recommended spots in the town, gourmet food information, and introductions to hunters, surfers, fishermen, and woodworkers who are active in the town's rich natural environment.
The "Strange" "Producers' Editiorial Department
The editor-in-chief of the magazine, Maya Nakamura, is a former editor at a gourmet media company who moved to Hiroo Town in April 2022. We spoke with her about the publication of this issue.
Maya Nakamura
Hunter and editor
Born in Miyagi Prefecture. She was an editor for gourmet media before becoming a hunter. She is affectionately known as "Mayamon, the deer girl. With the motto of "taking life in a delicious way," she handles everything from hunting to butchering deer. She is also active as a freelance editor, designing and producing logos and pamphlets, writing, and planning and managing events.
--What inspired you to create "PIRUY"?
At first, the idea was to create a MAP of Hiroo Town, but I wanted to create something that would remain in a tangible form, and I also thought I could use my skills as an editor since I used to produce magazines.
Then, Aki Kikuchi, a dairy farmer and representative of Piroro Kikaku, said, "Okay, let's make a cool Hiroo-cho magazine, even if it's self-published! Koichi Hoshi, a fisherman and co-president of the project, said, "I want to nurture the budding talent that is about to blossom in our town. I've never been a writer or editor, but if there's anything I can do, I'll do my best to help.
Aki Kikuchi, representative of Piroro Planning and dairy farmer
Fisherman Koichi Hoshi
--Do you have any points that you would like people to see?
In both the photos and the text, I tried to create an "interview that doesn't feel like an interview," and I just did my best and had a lot of fun in the process. Even though it was an interview, we enjoyed the conversation and spent a lot of time on the experience. I have done many interviews in the past, but I don't think I have ever had such freedom in a field.
I remember running into a beet field and asking for an interview with an old man who worked there (laughs).
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