Activities Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival 2026 Mid Feb - Mid Mar Held annually from mid-February through until late March, the Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival showcases the beauty of around 1000 plum..
6 Seasonal Kairakuen: Plum Blossoms and More Hana Joy Kairakuen is one of the most famous gardens in Japan. It is most well-known for its plum blossoms, which bloom in March.
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..
Activities Mt. Tsukuba Area Geopark Tom Roseveare In late 2016, the Tsukuba region of Ibaraki was awarded Geopark status, gaining recognition for its diverse geological landscapes..
Activities Nemophila Season at Hitachi Seaside Park Lynda Hogan One of the most famous flower scenes in all of Japan is the 'sea' of blue flowers at Hitachi Seaside Park every spring...
Activities Kasama Azalea Festival 2026 Mid Apr - Early May The Kasama Azalea Festival is an annual event held in Ibaraki Prefecture, and it dates back to the late 1960s. The residents o..
Activities Food & Fermentation Explorations of Mito Niaya Harper Japan has a long history of making fermented foods which are an essential part of the Japanese daily diet. The country is famous..
Camping & Trekking Tsukuba-san day hike from Tokyo Sarah Mathews Tsukuba-san in Ibaraki prefecture offers an easy and rewarding day hike from Tokyo.