Culture Ibaraki: Top Things to Do Tom Roseveare Our top ten outlines the best sightseeing spots and things to do around Ibaraki prefecture, including nature discoveries and exciting..
Culture Food Discoveries in Oarai Niaya Harper Ibaraki Prefecture is home to a number of artisanal factories that still use traditional methods for producing food and drink products...
Historical The Lotus Ponds of Kasumigaura Joe Peters Tsuchiura City is about 50 km or so northeast of Tokyo. It is located near Lake Kasumigaura, which is Japan's second largest..
Culture Ishioka Spring Lion Festival 2026 Late Apr As part of Ishioka City’s anniversary celebrations, the Spring Lion Festival returns in late April during the Golden Week holi..
Culture Mito's Educational Legacy Arlene Bastion Kodokan and Kairakuen are the main tourist attractions in Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture. Rich in scenic appeal as well as historical..
Culture Visiting the Ushiku Daibutsu (Great Buddha) Biankah Bailey The Ushiku Daibutsu is one of the tallest statues in Japan that many people have never heard about.
12 Temples & Shrines Kairakuen Garden in Spring Susan Tumanon Kairakuen garden was built by Nariaki Tokugawa, the 9th lord of Mito. The name Kairaku means to share pleasures with people.
Culture Matsuri Tsukuba 2026 Late Aug Matsuri Tsukuba is the science city's end of summer festival, August 25th and 26th. See massive nebuta floats, try local and..