Tokyo Hop Picking @ Sekimae, Musashino!

August 7, 2021 A hop, skip and jump away from Mitaka Station is Sekimae in Musashino, a suburb of Tokyo. This is where we had the privilege of participating in hop-picking. Back in April, we took part in the planting of the hops, which we covered here. Originally the hop-picking was scheduled for a few … Continue reading Tokyo Hop Picking @ Sekimae, Musashino! →

Tokyo Hop Planting @ Sekimae, Musashino!

April 11, 2021 Hiramaki-san, brewer at 26K brewery in Musashisakai, Tokyo, invited us to a unique event - hop growing in Sekimae, Tokyo. We were out there with green thumbs, it is to be hoped, planting the rhizome (rootstock), not seeds, that are expected to bear the hops that will be used in the local … Continue reading Tokyo Hop Planting @ Sekimae, Musashino! →