餌響師
- Listening to the sounds of life echoing in the water
There is no single correct answer when it comes to feed composition or water flow.
Listen carefully to the silent voice of the eel,
Feel the vibrations of the day.
This is eel farming by Kotone, the bait farmer.
餌響師 E Kyou Shi 琴音 Kotone
("E" (food) + "Kyou" (sound) + "Shi" (master) means "the master who controls the sound of food.")
For a long time, Japan's eel farming industry has been dominated by men, who are responsible for the flow of water into the ponds, seasonal changes in water temperature, and the delicate mix of food that the eels require.
Maintaining this harmony is no easy task, and it is a job that truly requires craftsmanship and experience.
Into this world, a young woman appeared.
Her name is Kotone.
Her title is "Ekyoushi."
They do not just provide food, but they also play music, creating harmony between food, water, and life.
Every morning, Kotone listens carefully to the way the eels swim and the rippling of the water's surface.
"A little lighter bait today."
"This is the time to get some nutrients to gain some fat."
This judgment is based on a world of sensations that is not found in textbooks.
Rather than masculine boldness, Kotone has approached the life of each animal with delicate observation and the soft sensibility that only a woman can have.
The eels raised in this way have supple flesh and are rich in fat.
It has a clean and pure taste.
It is a gentle yet powerful piece, like the sound of a koto resonating across water.
The eels raised by "Eel Master Kotone" are not just food ingredients,
It is a story created by one woman who resonated with life.