Kantō: Ibaraki Flashcards

1
Q

In 2020, Ibaraki formed Japan’s newest tōji guild, the _____ tōji.

A

In 2020, Ibaraki formed Japan’s newest tōji guild, the Hitachi tōji.

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2
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Sudo Honke. was founded when?

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1141 CE

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3
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Which Ibaraki brewery revived Wataribune?

A

Huchu Homare

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4
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Which Ibaraki brewery is know for its experimentation with flower yeasts?

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Raifuku Shuzō

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5
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What does the “Pure Ibaraki” campaign promote?

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The development of new, local ingredients

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Describe Ibaraki’s Hitachi Nishiki rice variety

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  • Developed in 2000 as part of the ‘Pure Ibaraki’ camppagin
  • Developed for crisp, pure representation of ginjō-shu
  • Clean and delicate
  • Large grain, low protein, well-developed shinpaku
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Describe Ibaraki’s Wataribune rice variety

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  • Ancient strain said to be a close relative, or idential, to Tankan Wataribune and Shiga Wataribune no. 2
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8
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Which Association Yeast originates in Ibaraki?

What is its history and characteristics?

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Kyōkai no. 10 yeast

  • Developed in the 1950s by Mr Chikara Ogawa of Meiri Shurui, a brewery located in Mito
  • Became Kyōkai Yeast in 1977
  • Referred to as Meiri-Ogawa Yeast
  • Amongst first of ginjō yeasts
  • Ferments slowly at low temperatures
  • Ethyl caproate aromas (apple)
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9
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Which highly fragrant yeast (other than Kyōkai no. 10) from Ibaraki prefecture is Meiri Shuirui also the originator of?

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M-310 Yeast

Thrives at low temperatures

Produces even more ethyl caproate than Kyōkai no. 10

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10
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Which four rivers are found in Ibaraki?

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(North to South)

Kuji River

Naka River

Kinu River

Tone River

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11
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Which mountains are found in Ibaraki?

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Mt Yamizo (1022m, tallest peak)

Mt Tsukuba (famous for its twin peaks)

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