Camping & Trekking Fukuroda Falls Elysse Hurtado Ibaraki’s famous Fukuroda Falls, one of the 3 most beautiful falls in Japan, is located near the northern city of Daigo, rough..
Sports & Fitness Hiking up Mt. Tsukuba Joe Peters The hiking trails of Mt. Tsukuba are about 100 km (60 miles) from Tokyo, easily accessible by train or car.
Water Sports Oarai Sun Beach Elysse Hurtado Oarai Sun Beach is the biggest beach in the Kanto area, and one of the most popular because of it.
Activities JAXA Space Center in Tsukuba Tom Roseveare Tsukuba Space Center, in Tsukuba Science City, is the center of Japan's space network
Camping & Trekking Takahagi's Hananuki Valley Elysse Hurtado If you prefer a little less touristic atmosphere to your outdoor adventures, then perhaps Takahagi’s Hananuki Valley would be ..
Camping & Trekking Tsukuba-san day hike from Tokyo Sarah Mathews Tsukuba-san in Ibaraki prefecture offers an easy and rewarding day hike from Tokyo.
Activities Itako Iris Festival Mandy Bartok The Itako Iris Festival showcases fields of purple-hued irises and traditional wedding parties on the city's numerous canals..
Activities Kairakuen Park, Mito Elysse Hurtado Each garden has its own different set-up and selection of flora, but behind Kairakuen’s beauty lies a twist: beyond simply ple..