This time, we will introduce the history and characteristics of "Mago Chazuke," a local B-class gourmet food from Chiba Prefecture.

Chiba Prefecture is located in the Kanto region of the Japanese archipelago, and is characterized by its abundance of nature despite being a city close to Tokyo.

Also, since it faces the sea, it is blessed with seafood, and another attractive feature is the abundance of delicious food.

This time, we will introduce you to the charming local B-class gourmet food of Chiba Prefecture: Mago Chazuke!

What is Mago Chazuke?

Mago chazuke is made by pounding fresh horse mackerel, placing it on top of rice, and pouring hot tea or hot water over it.

It's easy to make, so it's commonly eaten at home in Chiba Prefecture.

The history of Mago Chazuke

Mago chazuke is a dish that fishermen used to eat while out fishing, and it got its name from the saying "Stop hesitating and eat quickly" that goes along with the saying "Mago chazuke" which means "Stop hesitating and eat quickly" in between fishing trips.

After that, it became popular not only among fishermen but also in households, and became a local dish of Chiba Prefecture.

Characteristics of Mago Chazuke

The special thing about Mago Chazuke is that it is easy to prepare yet packed with nutrients.

Horse mackerel contains a variety of nutrients including iron and vitamin D, so it is an easy way to get nutrition even when you have a cold or a hangover.

Another appealing feature is that the dishes are made using freshly caught horse mackerel, allowing you to enjoy the bounty of the sea.

How to make Mago Chazuke

From here, I will introduce how to make one portion of Mago Chazuke.

The ingredients you will need are 1 bowl of rice, 1 horse mackerel, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of mirin, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, 1 tablespoon of white sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon of Japanese-style granulated soup stock, 3 shiso leaves, 2 myoga ginger pieces, 3 tablespoons of green onions, a suitable amount of roasted seaweed, a suitable amount of wasabi, and boiling water to your liking.

First, finely chop the myoga ginger, thinly slice the shiso leaves, finely chop the green onions, and thinly chop the roasted seaweed.

Next, slice the horse mackerel diagonally.

Mix 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of mirin, 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon of white sesame seeds in a bowl to make a sauce, then add the horse mackerel and marinate in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.

Once the horse mackerel has finished marinating, place the rice in a bowl, place the horse mackerel on top, and add the Japanese-style granulated soup stock.

If you like, you can add myoga ginger, shiso leaves, roasted seaweed, green onions, and wasabi on top, then pour in boiling water and it's done.

Tourist spots in Chiba Prefecture

From here, we will introduce some tourist spots in Chiba Prefecture.

Tokyo Disneyland

Japan's most famous theme park, Tokyo Disneyland, is located in Urayasu City, Chiba Prefecture.

There are various attractions centered around the 51-meter-tall Cinderella Castle, and it can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to adults.

Parades featuring cute Disney characters and Disney princesses are also popular.

Come and enjoy the world of Disney that you dreamed of as a child!

Kamogawa Sea World

This is a very popular aquarium based on the concept of "encountering the world of the sea."

Here you can meet 11,000 sea creatures from 800 different species. Among them, the performances of the killer whales, dolphins, and sea lions are particularly impressive and will keep you glued to your seat!

Furthermore, the exhibition environment perfectly recreates the Arctic and Antarctic environments, making you feel as if you are actually visiting the Arctic or Antarctic.

Tokyo German Village

Tokyo German Village is a theme park that recreates the German countryside.

There are attractions that even small children can enjoy, as well as an area where you can interact with small animals, so you can have fun all day long.

The theme park, which recreates Germany, is filled with flowers that bloom in every season, making it a very popular photo spot for tourists.

Why not try an extraordinary experience at Tokyo German Village, which can be enjoyed by people of all ages?

Access to Chiba Prefecture

From here, we will introduce how to access Chiba Prefecture.

If you are traveling from Tokyo to Chiba Prefecture, we recommend taking the train. You can get to Chiba Station in 26 minutes by taking the JR Sobu Line express train from Tokyo Station.

If you are traveling from Osaka to Chiba Prefecture, we recommend taking the Shinkansen. Take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka Station to Shinagawa Station, then take the JR Sobu Main Line Rapid to Chiba Station. The journey takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Location of Chiba Prefecture

summary

This time, we introduced the history and characteristics of "Mago Chazuke," a local B-class gourmet food from Chiba Prefecture.

As you can see, Mago Chazuke is a simple dish to make and packed with nutrients.

It's an easy way to get some nutrition, so it's perfect for when you have a cold.

Furthermore, we learned that Chiba Prefecture has many attractive tourist spots. Japan's representative theme parks, Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, are both in the name Tokyo, but they are located in Chiba Prefecture.

In addition to the spots introduced in this article, there are many other spots scattered around Chiba Prefecture, so be sure to visit!

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