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Where To Stream Journeys in Japan Season 2015 Episode 25

Savoring Rural Pleasures Daigo, Ibaraki

The town of Daigo is in northwestern Ibaraki Prefecture, about 130 kilometers north of Tokyo. This attractive rural area is easily accessible from Tokyo, but preserves a traditional lifestyle based on sustainable farming and fishing. The pristine Kuji River runs through Daigo, providing fine recreational areas. It is also the top place to fish for wild Ayu sweetfish in Japan. Visitors can experience an age-old Ayu fishing method called "Yana Ryo" and have their catch grilled at a nearby...