Following our “Ehime Prefecture - A Dream Sightseeing Ride For All Cyclists Enthusiasts and Tourists” article, today we are introducing an Agricultural Kingdom - Ibaraki Prefecture. 

Mie Prefecture’s Matsusaka region is famous for Matsusaka Beef. Hokkaido Prefecture is known for its fresh seafood. Then where can you find the freshest produces in Japan? Ibaraki Prefecture certainly.

Ibaraki Prefecture is famous for its Hitachi Seaside Park attraction, where you’ll enjoy a breathtaking panorama view of Nemophila (Baby blue eyes) during their blooming period.

But apart from this popular attraction, Ibaraki Prefecture also tops the chart in the production of certain crops such as lettuce, Chinese cabbage, Komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach), parsley, lotus root, sweet potato, melons, chestnuts, and many more.

Ibaraki Prefecture has succeeded in acquiring the unwavering number 1 position of producing a large volume of fruits and vegetables and is crowned the Agricultural Kingdom because it has sustained the supply of fresh produces for the whole of Japan for many years.

Want to know where you can get these fresh produces directly from Ibaraki Prefecture?

1.  Isetan Scotts

Address:

350 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238868

Opening Hours:

Sundays to Thursdays, 10am to 8pm. Fridays and Saturdays, 10am to 9pm.

Currently, there is a promotion ongoing for the Ibaraki produces from 20th November, Friday, to 29th November, Sunday, ENDING TOMORROW.

Some fresh produces from Ibaraki Prefecture on promotion includes Chinese cabbage, Komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach), and Mizuna (Japanese mustard). Rest assured that these vegetables are very fresh, just like they are picked right out of the farm.

In the future, Ibaraki Prefecture will also be delivering an all-time favourite - Japanese Sweet Potatoes, Koi no Tsubomi - a sweet cherry tomato loved by chefs, and many other fresh vegetables sent directly from the production area.

2. DON DON DONKI Singapore

Address:

181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central, #B2 01-10/30/43 & #B1 15-29/K7, K8, 238896

(many other outlets available as well)

Opening Hours:

Everyday, 24 hours.

24 hours supermarket with fresh groceries available, at DON DON DONKI there are many seasonal vegetables such as Lotus root and Mizuna (Japanese mustard) available as well!

If you are going to have a hotpot gathering with your family and friends at home, why not consider getting some fresh and delicious ingredients from here?

3. Teppei Japanese Restaurant

Address:

1 Tras Link, 01-18 Orchid Hotel, Singapore 078867

Opening Hours:

Mondays to Fridays, 11.45am to 2.30pm, 6.30pm to 10.30pm.

Saturdays, 12 to 2.30pm, 6.30pm to 10.30pm. Closed on Sundays.

Phone:

8831 5185

If you are not the type who cooks - be sure to visit this popular Japanese restaurant that requires prior reservations most of the time - Teppei Japanese Restaurant.

During December, there will be a special menu involving Ibaraki ingredients. The owner also imports Hitachi Wagyu Beef, which is an Ibaraki Prefecture’s specialty. Along with this, you will also get to enjoy an Omakase meal with many different Ibaraki’s fresh produces!

Do approach the staff for more information!