Update-date: Feb 13 2025
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"Shokusai-roku" is a collection of 300 recipes that are said to have been created by Nariaki Tokugawa (1800-1860), the ninth lord of the Mito domain (the domain that ruled the central and northern parts of present-day Ibaraki Prefecture). In the "Tasting the Phantom Recipes with History" project launched by Ibaraki Prefecture, a total of 11 restaurants have cooperated to create an updated 2025 version of the menu! Enjoy these delicacies, each with its own unique flavor.
Recreating the historical food and vegetable recipes. "ShokusaiRoku" is reborn in the modern age.
One of the restaurants, the Japanese restaurant Yoshichou, has recreated two recipes. The first is "Charcoal Grilled Wild Mallard Duck," inspired by the "Nimitori" found in the Shokusai-roku. Ducks caught by net hunting are not drained on their blood prior to cooking, which gives them a wild flavor. The other is "Carp with Nishiki-Ware with Nishiki-Ware," a modern version of the recipe described in the Shokusai-roku as "Koi no Kawatsukuri no Specifi cations. The carp from Kasumigaura is soaked in fresh water for a few days to give it a refined taste without any harshness.
Charcoal-roasted wild mallard duck, roasted over a charcoal fire to a rosé color, topped with a dashi bean paste.
"Kasumigaura Carp with Nishiki-Ware" - Carp with vegetables to enhance the sweetness of the carp.
Interviewed by Hideaki Kimura,head chef of "Yoshichou" in Tsuchiura, which has been in business for about180 years. He says that he was inspired by the "Shokusai-roku" and recreated itin his own way.
Flowers and food are the keys to unlocking the charm of Ibaraki. A special experience awaits you, where the natural beauty and traditional flavors handed down from the Edo period are brought back to life in the modern age. A time to relax and enjoy the seasonal flower scenery and carefully selected ingredients of Ibaraki. We invite you to experience for yourself the story of Ibaraki that lives on with its history.
Ibaraki’s spectacular flower landscapes. Experience being surrounded by flowers and the history of Edo.
Established by Nariaki Tokugawa, the ninth lord of the Mito Domain, Ibaraki Prefecture is home to Kairakuen Garden, one of the three most famous gardens in Japan, as well as Hitachi Seaside Park, originally built on a former army base, where flowers such as nemophila and kochia have been planted, creating a colorful seasonal landscape. More recently, the renewed Ibaraki Flower Park offers a special dinner using local products, served in full-bloom cabins decorated with flowers and greenery, for a very special experience. We are proud to present the ever-evolving charm of Ibaraki's spectacular flower scenery.
Hitachi Seaside Park
One of the most spectacular spots in Ibaraki Prefecture. At “Miharashi no Oka” overlooking the Pacific Ocean, visitors can enjoy the expansive view of blue nemophila in spring and crimson kochia in autumn. The park, decorated with seasonal flowers, offers a beautiful moment in harmony with nature.
Kairakuen Garden
One of the three most famous gardens in Japan, Kairakuen is a historic garden opened by Nariaki Tokugawa, lord of the Mito domain, in the Edo period (1603-1868) as a place for the people of the domain to rest and relax. It is especially famous for its plum blossoms in spring, and 3,000 plum trees of about 100 varieties are planted in the garden. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the harmony of history and nature.
Ibaraki Flower Park
IBARAKI FLOWER PARK is a healing spot where visitors can enjoy flowers, feel nature, and regain their senses. Visitors can enjoy activities using the park's flowers and nature throughout the year, as well as dishes and sweets made from local ingredients served at the restaurant based on the concept of “being invited by a rose farmer,” which can be enjoyed at your favorite place in the park.
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
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