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Ibaraki

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Traditional dishes from history brought back to life for the modern day!

Ibaraki Prefecture is home to a rich variety of ingredients, including Hitachi beef (a prized brand of Kuroge wagyu), wild duck, whitebait, spiny lobster, and mackerel. In 2025, the prefecture aims to further elevate its status as a top culinary destination. At the heart of this initiative is the Shokusai-roku, a historical recipe collection believed to have been compiled by Tokugawa Nariaki (1800–1860), the ninth lord of the Mito Domain. On January 23, a special event was held to unveil modern interpretations of rare recipes from the Shokusai-roku. Eight of Ibaraki’s top chefs reimagined these historical dishes with their own contemporary touch. A panel of 40 guests, including world-renowned foodie Takefumi Hamada, Professor Masaya Araki of Ibaraki University—an expert in Shokusai-roku research—and five international resident monitor participants, sampled and evaluated the creations. This exclusive event brought together chefs from various culinary backgrounds for a once-in-a-lifetime gastronomic experience. Stay tuned as we take you inside this extraordinary showcase of Ibaraki’s evolving food culture!