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  1. RogueSpace93

    Looking for my God Mother

    Im looking for my God mother. We lost contact after the 2011 Tsunami. Her name is Akiko Saya she married Yoshihiro Saya. The last known address was from Mito, Ibaraki. I Have a post card that they sent in the late 90's with an address reading " 1-301 Joyo Bank Motoyama Apt. 1-1 Motoyama-cho...
  2. Obata Castle (Ibaraki)

    Castle Obata Castle (Ibaraki)

    Obata Castle (小幡城 Obatajō) is a flatland castle (平城 hirajiro) built in Ibaraki Town, south of Mito. Although it is not well known to the general public, it is highly rated by castle enthusiasts who have visited it because of the excellent condition of the remains and its unique and complex...
  3. Ippin Junmai Daiginjo

    Ippin Junmai Daiginjo

    Ippin Junmai Daiginjō (純米大吟醸 一品) is made of Yamadanishiki rice milled to 50%. It has a mellow ginjō aroma and an elegant sweetness. Recommended chilled around 10-15°C. It won the Double Gold Award at the San Francisco International Wine Competition in 2014, 2018 and 2019 and was served at ANA's...
  4. Ippin Hakubai

    Ippin Hakubai

    Ippin Hakubai (白梅 一品) is made of Toyonishiki rice milled to 65%. It is slightly dry and has strong umami. It is versatile and can be enjoyed between 10°C and 50°C. Hakubai (白梅) means "White Plum".
  5. Mito Water Tower

    Mito Water Tower

    Two weeks ago, Asahi Shinbun ran an article in their "Retro Japan" series featuring the Mito Water Tower (水戸市水道低区配水塔 Mitoshi Suidōteiku Haisuitō), or lit. "Mito City Water Supply Low District Water Tower," a structure I remember from previous visits to the town. I found the unusual architecture...
  6. Meiri Shurui Fukushōgun Daiginjō

    Meiri Shurui Fukushōgun Daiginjō

    Meiri Shurui Fukushōgun Daiginjō (大吟醸 副将軍) is made of Yamadanishiki rice milled to 40% and M310 yeast developed by the brewery. It won a Gold award at the International Wine Challenge 2020 in London. Award tasting note: "Classic aromatic Daiginjo, lots of fruits, dragon fruits, lychees and...
  7. Raifuku Junmai Nama Hatsushibori

    Raifuku Junmai Nama Hatsushibori

    Raifuku Junmai Nama Hatsushibori (来福 純米生酒 初しぼり) is made from Gohyakumangoku rice grown in Ibaraki and milled down to 59%. This unpasteurised Junmai has a mild aroma and is fruity on the palate. Moderate and refreshing acidity gives it a crisp, clean finish.
  8. Ippin Tokubetsu Junmai

    Ippin Tokubetsu Junmai

    Ippin Tokubetsu Junmai (一品 特別純米) is produced from rice grown in Ibaraki Prefecture, milled down to 60%. The brewery states on the label that it uses its own rice polishing machines for the first 40% of the milling process. The Ippin Tokubetsu Junmai has a rich and mature taste.
  9. Koga Castle

    Castle Koga Castle

    Koga City is situated on the westernmost tip of Ibaraki Prefecture, at the confluence of Tone River in the south and Watarase River in the west. The town prospered as an important traffic point along the Nikko Highway. Koga Castle (古河城 Koga-jō) was built in the late Heian Era on the banks of the...
  10. K

    Any good onsen town between iwaki and tokyo.

    I will be visiting Japan on December 6th to 16th, I will be renting a car for a 1 day visit to Fukuroda Falls, Aquarium Fukushima, Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium, かすみがうら市 水族館, and stop over for a good meal, if this is not possible to fit within a day schdule, I will probably leave out...
  11. Jingyu Yan

    Looking for old friend back in elementary school

    私は小学校時代の友達が探しています。私の日本語は良くないけど、友達と再会したい. 彼女の名前は広瀬なお、私たちは #堀原小学校 のクラスメートです。もし誰か彼女を見つけるのを助けることができれば, 本当に感謝します。 Hey guys, I'm looking for my old friend from 堀原小学校 in 茨城県水戸市(Mito Ibaraki). She was my best friend back in the old days. Unfortunately, due to my parents' work, I had to leave Japan...
  12. Tsuchiura Castle

    Castle Tsuchiura Castle

    Tsuchiura Castle (土浦城 Tsuchiura-jō) is a flatland castle (平城 hirajiro) located in the wetlands along the western shore of Lake Kasumigaura, at the mouth of the Sakuragawa (桜川), in Ibaraki Prefecture. It is also known as Kijō (亀城, Turtle castle), because in times of severe flooding it looked...
  13. Oda Castle

    Castle Oda Castle

    Oda Castle (小田城) is a Japanese flatland castle located in Ibaraki Prefecture. It faces the scenic Mount Tsukuba to the north. The map is based on Google Earth. Since the Kamakura Period (1185-1333), members of the distinguished Oda clan had been the successive lords of the castle. During...
  14. Seizansō

    Seizansō

    The Kunugi-mon at the Seizansō: clearly visible the two pillars of quercus accutissima.
  15. Seizansō

    Seizansō

    Onari-michi, the alley leading up to the main building
  16. Seizansō

    Seizansō

    Detail of the main building at the Seizansō
  17. Seizansō

    Seizansō

    The annex of the Seizansō
  18. Seizansō

    Seizansō

    The restored main building of the Seizansō
  19. Seizansō

    Seizansō

    The main building of the Seizansō
  20. Seizansō

    Seizansō

    Annex building at the Seizansō (西山荘)
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