Food How to: Starbucks Wi-Fi Tom Roseveare Just like at major Starbucks branches across the world, visiting Starbucks in Japan is a great way to connect to the Internet not..
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..
9 Culture Plum Blossom Festival in Mito Nicole Bauer Kairakuen is a large park in Mito, Ibaraki and it's famous for its over 3,000 plum trees of different kinds and colours.
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..
Food The Drunken Duck in Mito City Anonymous The Drunken Duck, one of the best places to eat or drink in Ibaraki, is located in Mito City (as well as a second location in Katsuta)..
Shopping Ami Premium Outlet Peter Sidell Less than an hour's drive from Tokyo, Ami Premium Outlet is home to over 150 stores, ranging from Marui and Forever 21 to Brooks..
Food Kitchen House Furin (Ogitsu) Ian Platford Kitchen House Furin is a Japanese style pub 5 minutes walk from Ogitsu Station. It is a mixture of bakery, bar, restaurant, community..