This is the third time the commemorative stone stamp rally for the Shin-Maruyama Dam's diversion works has been held. Since the first and second stamp rallies had both ended before I could get to them, I decided to participate in this event.
Stamp #1: ⼋ Hyakutsu Senbei Honpo
Many stores were participating in the stamp rally, and I had a hard time deciding which store to go to, but I chose the Yaotsu rice cracker as the first one because it has a simple taste and is my personal favorite rice cracker.
I got one first (@ Yaotsu-cho in Gifu) https://t.co/Rez2HpsuLZ pic.twitter.com/f7R8KyQldT
- Shin Kamma @ Dampedia Manager [Official] (@dampedia) March 3, 2019
Stamp #2: Kameki Sohonke
For my second stamp, I went to Kameki Sohonke to buy chestnut-flavored sweet dumplings. There were cyclists and regular customers standing in line, but a woman who looked like the proprietress was running the place by herself and seemed to be having a hard time.
I also saw that all the other customers were buying strawberry daifuku and I couldn't help but buy one. It was delicious, so I am sure I will be a repeat customer.
Got the 2nd stamp (@ Kameki Sohonke in Yaotsu-cho, Kamo-gun, Gifu-ken) https://t.co/0CFr6HgNoE pic.twitter.com/k144IqSxI3
- Shin Kamma @ Dampedia Manager [Official] (@dampedia) March 3, 2019
Stamp #3: Sugihara Sempo Memorial Hall
I really wanted to try the dam curry from Kitchen soramame, but it was 9:30 at Kameki Sohonke. There was still time for lunch. After much deliberation, I decided to study history with my son at the Sugihara Sempo Memorial Museum.
I was going to have dam curry for the third stamp, but it was too early for lunch, so I decided to go here. (@ Sugihara Sempo Memorial Hall in Yaotsu-cho, Gifu Prefecture) https://t.co/dyNLngYdCT
- Shin Kamma @ Dampedia Manager [Official] (@dampedia) March 3, 2019
I got a memorial stone!
I was told that the inventory was 28 pieces at 2pm the day before, but I managed to get this one. Inside the pretty bag was a hard, shiny black stone that looked like obsidian. This is a lucky charm and I would like to keep it at home.
As a side note, one of the MLIT officials who came to support us was a resident of my hometown, Kanie. I may meet him in the town.
Dam card commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Emperor's reign at Maruyama Dam
Having achieved my initial goal, I will now start collecting dam cards commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Emperor's reign. First, the Maruyama Dam.
Even though I am buoyed by the memorial stone for the new Maruyama Dam diversion works, I am sad to think that this scenery we are seeing now will not be seen in a while.
Dam card commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Emperor's reign at the Kori River Dam
Next we came to the Kosatogawa Dam. The regular version of the Kosatogawa Dam is available at the counter and can be taken freely, but the commemorative dam card for Saturday and Sunday had to be obtained by knocking on the door of the staff filling station across from the restroom on the first floor and having a staff member come out and get the card.
The couple and their beautiful daughter with glasses didn't seem to know where the commemorative card was, so I told them that they were free to take the regular version and that they needed to knock on the door for the commemorative card. I did a good deed. Apparently, her father enjoys visiting dams.
It might be better to improve the distribution method as it is a little confusing. There might be some customers who gave up and did not receive a commemorative card. In fact, a couple and their daughter, who is a beautiful woman with glasses, were going home without getting a card.
Dam card commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Emperor's reign at the Agigawa Dam
The third is the Agigawa Dam. The third one is the Agigawa Dam, where you can get a card not at the disaster prevention museum but at the management office at the dam site. Here, too, several people came to get the card in turn.
Dam card commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Emperor's reign at Yahagi Dam
Time-wise, this is the last time we will be here. To my surprise, I met the couple I met at the Kori River Dam and their beautiful daughter with glasses.I feel a bit doomed.(You're very much mistaken.)
She seems to have come from Shizuoka and is visiting Atsuta Shrine and touring the dam. I wonder if her daughter will become a dam enthusiast as she is.
What was also a little disappointing was that the staff member, who I think was probably a temporary worker, was a little crass in her response. The staff member, who was probably a commissioned staff member, was a bit rude and unfriendly. The card was also a bit of a mess, like, "Here! I'll give it to you! I felt that the staff gave the card to me in such a throwaway way.
I don't know if he was getting tired of dealing with the incessant dam card visitors, or if something was going on in his personal or family life, but I think this is another point for improvement. As for me, I am usually grateful to him for taking time out of his normal work schedule to help us, but I was a little disappointed.
Yahagi No. 2 Dam in addition
I always see the Yahagi No. 2 Dam from the right bank, but it has been a while since I looked at it from the left bank. I was always curious about the floating float on the left bank of the lake side of the dam, but that is a part of the B&G Foundation's facilities and is not allowed to enter freely. Too bad.
And since last week, I have started collecting dam cards commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Emperor's reign, but which dam should I visit next time?
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