Hitachiota soba– tag –

Ask someone what to eat in Ibaraki. Most people say natto, the fermented soybeans, or Mito's pickled plum. Both are fair answers. But ask a local, and the first thing out of their mouth is usually kenchin soba. It's a bowl of earthy root...

Ask someone what to eat in Ibaraki. Most people say natto, the fermented soybeans, or Mito's pickled plum. Both are fair answers. But ask a local, and the first thing out of their mouth is usually kenchin soba. It's a bowl of earthy root...