Culture The Flow of Time Elysse Hurtado Every year thousands of people visit the Itako Iris Festival to take in the romantic scenery and gorgeous flowers.
Food Conflagration Cafe Elysse Hurtado Hitachiota is home to an unusual, somewhat surreal restaurant. A five minute walk from the station, hidden in the midst of a r..
Culture Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum Elysse Hurtado One of the country's most high profile ceramic art centers, full of innovative modern art from both local and international..
Activities Oarai Sun Beach Elysse Hurtado Oarai Sun Beach is the biggest beach in the Kanto area, and one of the most popular because of it.
Activities Takahagi's Hananuki Valley Elysse Hurtado If you prefer a little less touristic atmosphere to your outdoor adventures, then perhaps Takahagi’s Hananuki Valley would be ..
Activities Autumn Colors at Fukuroda Falls Elysse Hurtado Ibaraki’s famous Fukuroda Falls, one of the 3 most beautiful falls in Japan, is located near the northern city of Daigo, rough..
Culture Makabe's Hina Doll Festival Elysse Hurtado Walking through the streets of Makabe is a little like hopping through time. But it is not only the architecture that inspires such..
Culture 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..