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Quiche Niche in Kasama

Quiche Niche in Kasama

Elysse Hurtado

If you’re looking for a cool place to eat in Kasama, look no further than the mysteriously named Wasugazen Cafe nestled in the..

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Fukuda Kilns

Fukuda Kilns

Elysse Hurtado

Fukuda Kiln is one of Kasama’s many intrepid solo kilns, currently run by the 12th generation of the family and covering a spr..

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An Urban Oasis in Mito

An Urban Oasis in Mito

Elysse Hurtado

Hidden in the back of a building, with only a very simply sign advertising it, is one of Mito’s best-kept secrets. Rin is an e..

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Mito's Plum Blossom Festival 2026

Mito's Plum Blossom Festival 2026

Mid Feb - Late Mar

Every year during the second last week of February, Mito’s Kairakuen plays host to the Mito Plum Festival. Thanks to its long ..

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Kairakuen Park, Mito

Kairakuen Park, Mito

Elysse Hurtado

Each garden has its own different set-up and selection of flora, but behind Kairakuen’s beauty lies a twist: beyond simply ple..

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Timeless Tranquility

Timeless Tranquility

Elysse Hurtado

Roughly a 10 minute walk from Itako Station is one of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temples, the venerable (and long-suffering) Chos..

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Forest Sanctuary

Forest Sanctuary

Elysse Hurtado

Purportedly established around 600BC by Emperor Jimmu, Kashima Shrine is one of Japan’s most venerated Shinto places of worship.

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