Starting with "I might like this water.", a new encounter with regions
Shibile Inc., based on its "OFF TOKYO" vision, will hold an experiential event "Encountering a town where water suits you" on April 20, 2026. This event allows participants to taste and compare waters from four regions across Japan, fostering a sensory connection with unfamiliar areas and providing an opportunity to discover regions that resonate with them through the medium of water.
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Shibile Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Midori Suzuki), which advocates for lifestyles not confined to Tokyo under the vision of "OFF TOKYO," will hold an experiential event "Encountering a town where water suits you" where participants can compare waters from four regions across Japan and experience local life and culture.
Water varies in taste and mouthfeel depending on the local topography and natural environment.
By comparing them, you can feel the individuality of the land.
The purpose of this event is to connect sensually with unknown regions, using "water," the most familiar presence, as an entry point.
On the day, participants will taste waters from four regions: Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture; Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture; Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture; and Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture. From a cup chosen by intuition—"delicious," "somehow I like it," "easy to drink"—you can experience the "individuality of water" deeply connected to the topography, history, and life of each region.
The encounter with "water that suits you" provides an opportunity to encounter "a town that suits you."
■ Waters available for tasting
● [Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture] The moisture of mountains and snow
Natural water collected at the foot of Mt. Sumon, a famous peak with an altitude of 1,537 meters. It is characterized by a clear mouthfeel nurtured by deep mountains and the time of a snowy country.
● [Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture] Tottori's tap water
Tap water filtered by membrane at the Ezanyama Water Purification Plant, which is groundwater from the Chiyogawa River flowing north from the Chugoku Mountains towards the Tottori Plain. A cup that demonstrates the quality of tap water, highly rated nationwide.
● [Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture] Water of Daiginjo
Water from the clear Nishiki River made into safe tap water, further mellowed by activated carbon treatment. You can feel the rich expression of water, deeply connected to the background of sake brewing.
● [Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture] Kumamoto's rich water
Natural water slowly polished over many years within the multi-layered strata of Mt. Aso, which has repeatedly erupted for about 300,000 years.
■ Event Overview
Date: April 20, 2026 (Friday) 19:00-21:00 (Free entry/exit)
Participation fee: Free
Venue: Local Hub Space OFF TOKYO (Nihonbashi Kodemmacho 2, Chuo-ku, Tokyo)
Keywords: Sanjo City, Tottori City, Iwakuni City, Aso City, Water, Region, Relationship Population, Relocation