.jpg)
2026.8.16 Nagashi Somen (flowing noodles)
On a sunny summer Sunday, we held a nagashi somen (flowing noodles) event in front of the Takinoue Town Community Center. We also enjoyed a BBQ, shaved ice, and swimming in the pool.
Thanks to the participation of local residents, it was a fun Sunday of community interaction.
June 14, 2026: Nagashi Somen (flowing noodles)
On Sunday, June 14th, a day with early summer weather, we set up bamboo poles and enjoyed a flowing noodle (nagashi somen) event.
With shaved ice, delicious beef, sausages, and iced cafe lattes available, the event was a great success with a total of 105 participants.
Furthermore, we were delighted to have users of local facilities participate, and they said it was very enjoyable to interact with the children.
Thank you to everyone who participated!
Takinoue version of The Tale of "Taketorimonogatari"
How is the bamboo used in Nagashi Somen prepared?
Introducing the Takinoue version of "Taketorimonogatari".
Apparently, in a certain place in Ome City, there was a group of men going into the mountains in search of bamboo.
Oh, there was some beautiful bamboo!
Come to think of it, we used to use them as banners for sports day events.
let's see?
Oops, the slope is steep. Be careful of your steps.
Oh, good, good.
Now let's cut some bamboo.
Yoyo, yoyo.
Creaking.
We harvested some good bamboo!
Carry this to the village where everyone is waiting. It's heavy. Be careful.
Ok, let's cut some bamboo.
Is Princess Kaguya there?
Once you remove the knots and corners, you can make nagashi somen noodles.
So there's a reason why Nagashi Somen noodles are so delicious.
2024.11.10
Drum Can Pizza Party
Pizza in a drum can and BBQ on an autumn Sunday sounds great!
A total of just under 100 people, including 60-65 adults and around 30 children, participated in the fun pizza party. Not only pizza, but also sausages, meat, and fish, which children love, were also served, making it a very luxurious event.
The homemade pizza dough made from flour was delicious and a big hit!
August 12, 2024
Nagashi Somen
We held a Nagashi Somen event on a hot summer day. We also had watermelon smashing and charcoal grilled meat, and it was a huge success with many people coming!
thank you very much.
Drum pizza oven
Renewal
The pizza oven that was previously in use has been refurbished. It was actually a homemade oven made by Takibi no Kai.
I did a test bake in June. I set up a thermometer and tried out different baking methods, researched various things about chimneys, and experimented with the amount of firewood and baking time.
The actual event is scheduled for autumn. Stay tuned!
Pre-mochi pounding party
(The actual event will be held on January 14th.)
It has felt as if time has stopped since 2020, but various events are finally starting to be held this year.
This event was held as a practice for the resumption of mochi-pounding, and nearly 80 people came to the event. We had roasted sweet potatoes and takoyaki, and it was a fun day for the first time in a while.
January 14th is going to be a busy New Year's Day!
Our journey so far
This meeting is
In 2008, a member of the Children's Association at the time
I went to the Tama River with my kids.
It started with a cherry blossom viewing BBQ.
after that,
Mochi pounding (white, grass, seaweed, millet mochi pounding),
Nagashi somen (using a homemade bamboo machine),
Pizza Party
(We borrowed the pizza oven from the Ome City Canoe Association,
(Made from fabric)
We started mainly in front of Takinoue Community Center.
Initially, the number of participants was around 20,
Now, even if there are 50 or 100 people,
It continues to evolve to the extent that it can be accommodated.
From the middle
With the cooperation of the Hayashi Ren and the Neighborhood Association,
Men and women of all ages,
Sometimes foreign members,
Even celebrities participated,
We all have a great time.
The majority of the participants are residents of Takinoue Town,
People from other areas, even just a little
If you have a connection with Takinoue or the participants
Participation is welcome.
Everyone is friendly,
Independent and self-reliant
It is a collaboration event with the local community association.
The best part is that each participant
Find out what you can do for yourself
It's that they're helping me.
Fun and delicious for everyone
It's a gathering with lots of smiles.
Please come and join us.
