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DAIZABURO SAKAMOTO

東北を拠点に活動する山伏。四季を山や祭りとともに暮らす。美術作家として「山形ビエンナーレ」「瀬戸内国際芸術祭2016<秋期>」などに参加。著書に『山伏と僕』(リトルモア)がある。
A mountain ascetic based in Tohoku. His life passes along with the mountains and festivals of the four seasons. As an artist, he participated in the Yamagata Biennale, Setouchi International Art Festival 2016, and other prestigious events. His book “Yamabushi-to-boku (A mountain ascetic and me)” is published by LittleMore.
Q.1
お友達を案内したい私的山形名所は?
Q1
What is your favorite place in Yamagata where you’d want to show your friends around?


「湯殿山」は古くから「聞かず語らずの聖地」とされ、写真撮影も禁止。『おくの細道』で湯殿山を訪れた松尾芭蕉が感動のあまり涙を流したという聖地は、今なおその魅力を失っていません。
Mt. Yudono has long been considered a sacred place that should not be asked after or spoken about, and taking photos is also prohibited. Basho Matsuo, a famous poet, is said to have shed tears when he visited Mt. Yudono. It still keeps its allure.
Q.2
あなたにとって山形のソウルフードは?
Q.2
What is a “soul food” of Yamagata for you?
山形で暮らす人たちのふるさとの象徴として考えられている月山とも良縁の深い「お米」。漫画『夏子の酒』のモデルにもなったイネの品種“亀の尾”は伝説の酒米として知られています。
Rice. Mt. Gassan is considered a symbol belonging to one’s hometown by people living in Yamagata. It also has a deep relationship with rice. Kameno-o, a particular species of rice, is known as a legendary rice for brewing sake (You may have heard of it from the manga “Natsuo’s Sake”).
Q.3
山形でNo.1だと思う日本酒は?
Q.3
Which sake do you think is the best in Yamagata?
山形にはうまい酒が多く、とてもNo.1は決められませんが、高木酒造でつくられる「朝日鷹」は安くてうまく、地元の人たちに親しまれている酒で、自分も居酒屋などでよく飲んでいます。
There are too many good kinds of sake in Yamagata to decide on No.1, but Asahitaka of Takagi Brewery is inexpensive but has a good taste, and is loved by local people. I often drink it at a tavern.