Culture Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition 2026 Early Nov The Tsuchiura Fireworks Competition is one of the top three fireworks displays in Japan. Come and witness the freshest new display..
11 Culture 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..
9 Hirasawa Kanga Ruins Jennifer Nakajima Hirasawa Kanga Ruins are ancient Tsukuba City governmental buildings from the 8th to 12th century. Consisting of three warehouses..
Culture The Tourist Attraction that Isn't Todd Wojnowski The Ushiku Daibutsu is the third-tallest statue in the world, but is a bizarrely underwhelming experience for tourists and visitors...
Food Dragon Noodles Tom Roseveare Try the incredibly spicy Devil Dragon ramen at Dragon Noodles in Shimotsuma, Ibaraki
Colors of Autumn - Mount Tsukuba Jennifer Nakajima Autumn or Fall is famous for its splendid colors. One of the most popular hiking destinations in Japan is Mount Tsukuba in Ibaraki..
Activities Kasama Geijyutsunomori Park Jasper Wilkins Kasama Geijyut sunomori Park is located in Ibaraki and is renowned for its ceramics and pottery. This scenic park has a lot to..