【FOCUS IT.] A day of working a little, riding, eating, and drinking a lot. If you want to make summer memories, hurry to Casa Corona, a beach house on Morito Beach!

Mountains, rivers, and the ocean are better than mountains, rivers, and the ocean! A groovin' summer spot has opened for those who share Ketsumeishi's famous lyric, "The mountains, the rivers, and the sea are better than the mountains, the rivers, and the sea!

The name is "Casa Corona. The name "Casa Corona" means "Corona House," and it is a beach house owned by "Corona Extra," a company well-known for its "lime on the rocks" concept.

According to information we received in advance, there will be a working space with an ocean view, a SUP experience, a wide variety of drinks and food, and many other interesting contents.

Hearing such rumors, I went to Morito Beach in Hayama on an emergency mission! The day spent at the beach was hot in many ways, and HOUYHNHNM Editor Shibayama will report on it in depth. (*This article was written in early July. . Alcoholic beverages are not available at this time.)

14:00 Workcation experience overlooking the ocean. What are your thoughts on it?

. These two visited Casa Corona.
From left to right: Shibayama, HOUYHNHNM's editor , Kimura, former HOUYHNHNM's editor and current NEET.

T-shirts, shorts, sandals . Kimura and I arrived at the beach fully prepared for battle. Despite our enthusiasm, we were in the middle of the rainy season. However, the two of us, self-proclaimed "sunny guys," were able to bring in a brief burst of sunshine.

As we were chatting about how cool it was to walk barefoot on the sand, we found our destination, Casa Corona. The exotic and exotic decorations jumped out at me.

These hanging ornaments are called dream catchers," said Masami Hishinuma, who was involved in the launch of Casa Corona. Masami Hishinuma, who was involved in the launch of Casa Corona, told us. Apparently, a dream catcher is a traditional Indian charm that resembles a spider's web with a loop of string attached to it.

The decor was inspired by the decorations for the Corona SUNSETS FESTIVAL (a.k.a. Corona Fest), a resort festival held in Okinawa, and we are trying to recreate that worldview.

Casa Corona is an open space with a workspace and meeting area. They were already in a vacation mood, but it was a weekday. After the sweat had gone away, they took out their Macs and quietly got to work.

Nevertheless, this workspace has a large array of amenities and facilities, including power outlets, Wi-Fi, and free drinks. The communication environment is excellent even along the beach, and telecommunications can be connected without any problems. If you are tired, you can refresh yourself by gazing at the ocean in a daze , or chill with a cup of coffee or tea.

Above all, the sound of the waves and the sea breeze are most pleasant!

15:30 Summer, beach, SUP, memories!

That's all for today.

After finishing up work early, Kimura and I decided to try a marine activity. This time, we decided to try SUP, which they both said they had always wanted to try.

This is the man who showed us around. Mr. Kenny Kaneko , a macho nice guy!

They move to the beach , where Kenny gives them a lecture. He teaches them how to ride the board, how to paddle, and what to do in case they fall over.

Then let's go."

With a shout from Kenny, we were off!

First, enter the water on your knees. Paddle alternately left and right , slowly moving forward on the water.

This board is easy to balance, even for beginners."

As Kenny says, control is easier than you might imagine. Once you have some familiarity with it, the next challenge is to try rowing standing up.

According to Kenny, there are two key points

. 1) When you stand up, pedal as quickly as you would on a bicycle.
(2) The line of sight is directly in front of you, not below (at sea level).

. it seems easy, but it is surprisingly difficult. It is extremely difficult for a beginner to be aware of these things while maintaining balance. . And this is not a lake, but a big ocean with wind and waves. The swell of the waves was so strong on that day that the slightest carelessness and ......

With a loud splash, the boat capsized without warning.

Kimura fell off the water five times that day alone. When we asked him about tips on how to avoid drowning, he replied, "Even if you fall off the board, stay calm. This is really important.

After enjoying a 30-minute walk on the water, the two returned to the shore.

Kimura-san, how was your first SUP experience?

This is the expression on his face. He was so satisfied that it was hard to believe what he had just witnessed. After many rollovers, he seemed to have felt the fun of SUP.

17:00 Gulp down a Corona beer at the end.

I found myself at dusk. Today's workout got my head in a whirl (?) and my body moving with SUP. . Today, I worked hard on my workout and also exercised my body with SUP.

Speaking of unfinished business: ......

Corona Extra ¥700 , Corona Bucket Set of 5 ¥3,500

This is the only way!

At Casa Corona, the workspace closes at 5:00 p.m. and becomes a bar after that. After that, it becomes a bar space, where you can spend a chic after-five evening watching the sunset and making a toast.

Kimura drinks the beer down in a big gulp. The beer, chilled to a crisp, tastes exceptionally good, especially in combination with the location on the beach.

While looking at the menu, Mr. Hishinuma assisted, "We also have official drinks of the Corona Fest. We also have beer cocktails using Corona beer, which were popular at the festival.

Cocktails ¥800 each
From left to right, Corona Sunrise (Corona/Lime), Piña Corona (Corona/Pineapple/Coconut), Corona Sunset (Corona/Peach/Mango)

It is light on the palate and fruity in taste, as it is made with Corona beer. It seems to have been arranged so that even people who do not like beer can drink it, and it has almost no bitterness. I think I could drink this as many times as I want.

From left, Chicken over Rice ¥1,200, Taco Rice ¥1,000,
Corn fritters Cajun flavor ¥600, summer vegetable curry rice ¥1,000, seafood fried noodles ¥1,100

. the food menu is quite authentic, as well as the alcoholic beverages.

Corona beer is a Mexican drink, so the food is often Mexican style. Also, I once held a festival in Okinawa, so I added taco rice to the menu. All of these dishes were developed with the sake pairings in mind. Indeed, the spicy flavor goes well with the light and refreshing Corona beer.

Once we had filled our bellies, Mr. Hishinuma told us this.

. "Corona Beer and Morito Beach have been working together since 2019 on an initiative called 'Plastic Free Beach' to eliminate plastic waste. Casa Corona was opened as a part of this effort. That's why these plates are made of nature-friendly materials that can be returned to the soil."

. A facility that allows all visitors to chill out in their own way without placing a burden on the environment. Casa Corona" is a perfect example of what a beach house should be.

Finally, I asked him about his enthusiasm for the opening.

We can't make a big fuss in this day and age, but we need a place for communication. I hope to provide a comfortable space where people can relax and spend time.

Casa Corona" proposes a new lifestyle in this era of freedom and diversity in the way we work and live. The views and experiences you will have here will be unforgettable summer memories.