Area Hitachi Hitachi is a city in Ibaraki prefecture by the Pacific Ocean that is great for viewing flowers all year round. Currently, the city has a population of around 183,000. The most famous place for..
Culture Tanabata Festival in Fussa 2025 Aug 8th - Aug 10th Every summer in the western suburbs of Tokyo, the Japanese Tanabata or Star Festival turns sleepy Fussa into a merry place filled..
7 Activities Autumn Colors at Ogawamachi Station Steve Morton For anyone traveling to rural Saitama, be sure to stop by Ogawamachi Station during the autumn season where you’ll see many pl..
Activities Food Samples Workshop in Tokyo Piti Koshimura Learning with a certified instructor how to make food samples in Tokyo
Activities Survive the Urban Legend Asakusa Chanyse Lim Located just 4 minutes from Asakusa Station, Real Escape Room offers you an hour of fun with a unique Japanese horror storyline.
Activities Mt. Tsukuba Area Geopark Tom Roseveare In late 2016, the Tsukuba region of Ibaraki was awarded Geopark status, gaining recognition for its diverse geological landscapes..
Food Taiyou no Tomato-men Tom Roseveare 'Taiyou no Tomato men' (太陽のトマト麺) serves up visually distinct bowls of tomato-based ramen at around Japan.
Culture Nitta-jinja Shrine Japan Travel The quiet grounds of Nitta-jinja Shrine belie a long and colorful history. The shrine dates back over 650 years to the Namboku Period..