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 Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival 2026 Late Oct Every autumn, Ibaraki hosts the Kasama Kiku Matsuri, an amazing chrysanthemum festival in the grounds of the historic Kasama I..
Activities Yabusame in Kasama 2026 Tuesday - Nov 3rd Yabusame is a ceremonial form of archery and this is one of the three major performances in the Kanto region.
9 Natto Dishes Michael Papp Tenmasa is located on the second floor a corner building that is only a three minute walk away from Mito station. They specialize..
10 Natto Factory Michael Papp If you like natto or traditional Japanese dishes, I highly recommend checking out the factory and museum to learn more about the..
9 Kasama Pottery Michael Papp Kasama-yaki is a special type of pottery that requires patience and attention to detail.
Culture A Day in Tsukuba-mirai Tom Roseveare Tsukuba-mirai in south-west Ibaraki has lots of things to see and do