Ryujinkyo Autumn Foliage Festival Nov 1st - Nov 30th The Ryujinkyo Autumn Foliage Festival has been running for over 30 years as a way to appreciate the season's changing leaves..
Culture Ushiku Daibutsu New Year Events Late Dec - Early Jan Overview of the New Year celebratory events held annually at the Ushiku Daibutsu (big buddha) in Ibaraki prefecture, close to Tokyo...
Activities Daigo Light-up Waterfall and Tunnel Oct 1st - Jan 31st The Fukuroda Falls of Daigo light up once a year and create splendid imagery for all to enjoy.
Activities Spartan Race in Ibaraki Saturday - Feb 17th For Japan-based Spartan fans wanting to push themselves to the limit, Ibaraki Prefecture is hosting a Spartan race at the Komorebi..
Culture Japan Umeshu Festival Early Mar Umeshu is a type of Japanese liqueur which is made by steeping ume plums in alcohol and sugar. The Japan Umeshu Festival celebrates..
Culture Mito's Plum Blossom Festival Mid Feb - Mid Mar Every year during the second last week of February, Mito’s Kairakuen plays host to the Mito Plum Festival. Thanks to its long ..
Activities Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival Mid Feb - Late Mar Held annually from mid-February through until late March, the Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival showcases the beauty of around 1000 plum..