Culture Mt. Tsukuba and Shrine Makito Kamimaru Mt. Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture is rich with history, culture and tradition. Its twin peaks, fortune-laden location and incredible..
Culture Sakai Daruma Market 2027 Mid Jan If you're looking for a way to get your hands on a daruma, the Sakai Daruma Market is a great place to start. Running for almost..
Museums Rokkakudo Reborn Elysse Hurtado At the northern tip of Ibaraki lies a series of rocky inlets facing the Pacific Ocean renowned for their physical beauty, and their..
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...
Culture Ibaraki Prefecture's Castle Heritage Elizabeth S Ibaraki Prefecture’s castle towns preserve a few vestiges of the feudal past. Communities have restored historically important..
37 Traditional Kobuntei of Kairakuen Elena Lisina Kobuntei is a traditional Japanese house located in Kairakuen and open to the public viewing.
Culture Ibaraki Flower Park Kim Bergström Ibaraki Flower Park was opened in 1985, and spans an area of around 30 hectares. The park is home to a wide array of different blooms..
Festivals Northern Dragons Elysse Hurtado Hidden in the hills of Hitachiota is a massive sleeping dragon and its many earth-bound children. Famous as one of the longest suspension..