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From Selling to Brewing: 4th Generation Owner of a 78-Year-Old Liquor Store Opens 'Tsuchiura Brewery' Near the Station

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Sato Saketen, a 78-year-old liquor store in Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki, will open an urban brewery, 'Tsuchiura Brewery', a 2-minute walk from JR Tsuchiura Station in spring 2026. Utilizing local rice and lotus roots, the facility will offer an experiential program including tours and tastings. The first batch will be released as a limited edition of 200 bottles on May 23.

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Q: Where is Tsuchiura Brewery located?
A: It is located at 1-6-16 Sakuramachi, Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, a 2-minute walk from the JR Tsuchiura Station west exit.
Q: What experiences does Tsuchiura Brewery offer?
A: The brewery offers a 60 to 90-minute experiential program that includes a brewery tour, sake tasting, and purchasing.
Q: What ingredients are used at Tsuchiura Brewery?
A: They use locally grown rice, Tsuchiura's specialty lotus roots, and cherry wood chips (the city's flower).