Activities The Sumo’s Apprentice Martin Giles A great alternative to paying huge prices to see Sumo Wrestling tournaments in Japan is to join a tour to visit one of the many..
Hyakuri Self Defence Air Force Show Jennifer Nakajima The Hyakuri Aviation show is held in September and October each year at Omitama Air Base in Japan. It is an exciting opportunity..
11 Culture Makabe Hina Doll Festival Displays Sandra Isaka Every February, the town of Makabe, Ibaraki, shows off its amazing collection of traditional hina dolls, in addition to many u..
8 The Flowers of Hitachi Seaside Park Victoria Simkovic Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki City is famous for its fairytale-like landscape during the end of April and the beginning of May...
9 Hirasawa Kanga Ruins Jennifer Nakajima Hirasawa Kanga Ruins are ancient Tsukuba City governmental buildings from the 8th to 12th century. Consisting of three warehouses..
Culture The Tourist Attraction that Isn't Todd Wojnowski The Ushiku Daibutsu is the third-tallest statue in the world, but is a bizarrely underwhelming experience for tourists and visitors...
Food Dragon Noodles Tom Roseveare Try the incredibly spicy Devil Dragon ramen at Dragon Noodles in Shimotsuma, Ibaraki
Activities Spartan Race in Ibaraki 2024 Feb 17th 2024 Past Event For Japan-based Spartan fans wanting to push themselves to the limit, Ibaraki Prefecture is hosting a Spartan race at the Komorebi..