Historical The Ishioka Festival, Ibaraki 2019 Sep 14th - 16th 2019 Past Event One of the three biggest festivals in Eastern Japan, the Ishioka Festival, is held every year during September in the city of Ishioka,..
Historical Mito's Kobuntei Elysse Hurtado Finally reopened after several long months of reconstruction, Mito’s historically rich Kobuntei could be considered the jewel ..
Culture Asahi Brewery in Moriya Tom Roseveare Free brewery tour of Asahi's newest and largest brewery in Japan.
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 Amabiki Kannon Temple Elizabeth S Rakuhoji, also known as Amabiki Kannon, or the Rain-drawing Kannon, is reknowned for cherry blossoms in spring, and hydrangeas in..
7 Culture Tsuchiura City’s “Turtle Castle” Elizabeth S Tsuchiura Castle in Ibaraki Prefecture, is also known as “Turtle Castle”, once appearing as a floating turtle surrounded by ex..
25 Culture The Miracle of Amida Buddha Elena Lisina Ushiku is made famous by its bronze Ushiku Daibutsu statue of Amida Buddha. At 120m it is one of the tallest statues in the world..
11 Traditional 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..