Café Cocca in Mito

We searched Google Maps to find a café to try in the area. We were library hopping and Mito City Seibu Library was next on our list. There are a number of highly rated cafes in the area. We decided to go with Cafe Cocca in Mito. The café is in a very residential area. […]

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Day Trip to Itako Iris Festival

We had heard that about an iris festival in Itako city during our three day Golden Week cycling trip around Lake Kasumigaura. The festival is held annually from late May to late June. Since we had just acquired our car, we decided to check it out. We were out the door by 7:45 am and […]

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Roadside Station Mizunosato Sawara in Chiba Prefecture

We stopped by Roadside Station Mizunosato Sawara in Chiba Prefecture to find our fourth and final Pokémon manhole cover in the city of Katori. It was located in-between the souvenir shop and the local produce market in a nice open area. We also found this sign that detailed the other three manhole covers. Fortunately, we […]

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