On this day, I finally made it to Kitakyushu. The destination for my little trip was "Japanese Cuisine Tobi Ume." I vividly remember my first visit two years ago in early June, where I was amazed by the local ingredients of Kitakyushu, the incredible dishes crafted by Chef Tashiro, and the outstanding selection of Japanese sake.Once again, I am grateful to the organizer and everyone who joined me!◎ Here’s what I enjoyed that day. The perfect menu was a gift.June ~ Kitakyushu is delicious. ~⭐︎ Starting with a refreshing drink: "Plum and Ice"Wakamatsu Nanko Plum with homemade plum syrup soda.⭐︎ Akita Shinsei: The Wonderful World of Sake Rice III2026 Special Distribution: Kosumosu (Cosmos) Cedar, improved Shin-Konko, stored in cedar barrels until 2025.⭐︎ Akita Shinsei: The Wonderful World of Sake Rice III 2026 Special Distribution: Suiboku (Ash) Kame no O, low-polished 80% version for 2025.⭐︎ Akita Shinsei No.6 A-type 2025.⭐︎ Akita Shinsei: Ecru, Genroku-style, aged in the brewery.◉ Himuro: Summer RefreshmentHagi Red Sea Urchin on fresh onion water tofu, served with Shimonoseki edamame and adzuki beans.⭐︎ Mie Jikon Junmai Daiginjo Hakutsuru Nishiki, heat-treated 2025.⭐︎ Mie Jikon Junmai Ginjo Hattan Nishiki, heat-treated 2025.⭐︎ Mie Jikon Junmai Ginjo Omachi, heat-treated 2025.◉ Kanmon: Short LegsMoji Kanmon Strait Octopus with Wakamatsu water-pressed tomatoes and cucumber, served gazpacho-style.⭐︎ Saga Nabeshima Ginjo Summer Moon.⭐︎ Saga Nabeshima Classic Junmai Daiginjo Akaiwa Tokutou Omachi.⭐︎ Saga Nabeshima Junmai Daiginjo Kita Shizuku.◉ Shijimi: A Wish Upon a StarKitakyushu Akou (Kijihata) and okra with Nara Miwa somen, prepared with Miwa's special boiled noodles, and a broth made with Rishiri kombu and Makurazaki katsuobushi from Kagoshima.⭐︎ Yamagata Juyondai Junmai Daiginjo Nanatari Nijugon Daikyujo Tobin Kakoi.⭐︎ Yamagata Juyondai Nakadori Junmai Daiginjo Chokyoku.⭐︎ Yamagata Juyondai EXTRA Daikyujo Morohaku Yuki Megami.◉ Umami: Chicken FishKashiwabara Port Isaki sashimi and grilled skin, served with salt, kabosu, plum paste, and Isaki soft roe ponzu.⭐︎ Fukui Kuro Ryu Daiginjo Shizuku.⭐︎ Fukui Kuro Ryu Daiginjo CRYSTAL DRAGON.⭐︎ Fukui Kuro Ryu Junmai Daiginjo Gohyakuman Goku.◉ Bottom Fishing: DragonAshiya Port Tachiuo Dragon 7 with Wakamatsu grilled eggplant wrapped in grilled eggplant, topped with Wakamatsu fried peppers.⭐︎ Yamaguchi Toyo Bijin Junmai Ginjo Yamada Nishiki Limited Edition.⭐︎ Yamaguchi Toyo Bijin Bessho Yamada Nishiki.◉ Yoshino: Rainy SeasonAshiya Port Hamo with hamo dashi and hon-kuzu dashi, served with Red Moon potatoes and Moroccan beans.⭐︎ Fukushima Ikisui Uma Junmai Active Nigori Umami Minazuki Kakeru.⭐︎ Fukushima Ikisui Uma Junmai Ginjo Yume no Kaori.⭐︎ Fukushima Ikisui Uma Yume no Kaori x Gohyakuman Goku x Fukunoka Blend.◉ Earth: Bi-ColorWakamatsu Dolci Dream tempura with Aijima purple sea urchin, served with sansho salt and tempura dipping sauce.+ Extra: Ashiya Port Yari Ika tempura.⭐︎ Nagasaki Yokoyama Gojyu Junmai Daiginjo Akaiwa Omachi.⭐︎ Nagasaki Yokoyama Junmai Daiginjo Princess Michiko.⭐︎ Nagasaki Yokoyama 8th Anniversary Assemblage, limited to 888 bottles.◉ Mizuho: A Single FlavorKokura Genki Tsukushi freshly cooked rice.Ashiya Port Sea Bream with sesame dressing, seaweed, green onions, and perilla.Dashi chazuke.⭐︎ Akita Shinsei Tenkaeru SPARK 2025.◉ Sweetness: Fast and Thirteen YearsFukuoka Loquat and loquat jelly with salted meringue and vanilla ice cream.Thank you for the tear-jerking dishes, just like two years ago.It was a great meal.
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