Dec 18-20 (3 Days, 2 Nights) Gibier & Hunting Work Experience: For Those Interested in Working with Momijiya

About this event

The Gibier & Hunting Work Experience in Yasuoka Village, Nagano Prefecture, is a 3-day, 2-night work-and-learn tour at Yasuoka Gibier Momijiya, which values life by utilizing harvested deer and game meat for food so none goes to waste. This tour is designed for individuals interested in acquiring game meat processing skills, working as a Local Vitalization Cooperator, or living a life centered around game meat and hunting. Participants will experience trap hunting, learn how to coexist with wild animals—an unavoidable aspect of living in rural mountain villages—and practice everything from deer dressing to cooking. There are also opportunities to savor wild game dishes and mountain village cuisine, helping participants gain a concrete sense of working in the village atmosphere through interactions with Momijiya staff, local hunters, and Local Vitalization Cooperators. Additionally, round-trip shuttle service from the meeting point at Iida Station and all stay expenses in Yasuoka Village are free. This is a rare opportunity to learn the A to Z of game meat, from harvesting and dressing to sales, pet food, and leather goods utilization. It is highly recommended for anyone considering relocating or with an interest in game meat and hunting.

Venue

Yasuoka Village

Yasuoka-mura, Shimoina-gun, Nagano 399-1801