Ibaraki prefecture (Kantou area)

Hagiwara Sake Brewery in Ibaraki Prefecture has announced that on the occasion of the 170th anniversary of its founding, it will formulate a new MVV (Mission, Vision, and Values) and rebrand the Hagiwara brand. To commemorate the occasion, a "kurabiraki" event will be held on May 24, 2025. ...

Tsuchiura City in Ibaraki Prefecture has started selling Tsuchiura Renkon Shochu (lotus root shochu) for the second year, following last year, to promote the city's specialty, lotus root shochu. Meiri Shuzui of Mito City was in charge of brewing, and 1.2 tons of Tsuchiura-grown lotus root were used. The 3,000 bottles produced were 1.5 times as many as last year....

ICHI-GO-CAN® "Tsuchiura Fireworks" Agnavi, the developer of the Japanese sake brand "ICHI-GO-CAN®," will release "ICHI-GO-CAN®" bottles featuring the design of the Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition, one of Japan's three major fireworks festivals, starting in early October 2024.

Yoshikubo Sake Brewery in Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, has begun serving Ippin Junmai Daiginjo sake at the MLB Dodgers Stadium. Ippin Junmai Ginjo 720ml, Price: ¥1,815 (tax included, shipping not included) (As of May 26, 2024). The stadium's VIP room...

The "Oarai Hotarai Train," a sightseeing train departing from and arriving at Oarai Station, will be in operation on December 2. You can compare three kinds of Japanese sake from Tsukii Sake Brewery in Oarai, and taste local delicacies such as "Mito Inro Bento" from Obento no Mannenya and "Anko no Kuusu (vinegared sea eel)" from Marugo Suisan. For more information, please click here...