Culture Inaba Shuzo Sherilyn Siy Inaba Shuzo was founded in 1867 when they started brewing Minanogawa sake using high quality rice and carefully sourced pure s..
Activities Daigo Light-up Waterfall and Tunnel 2025-2026 Early Oct - Late Jan The Fukuroda Falls of Daigo light up once a year and create splendid imagery for all to enjoy.
Culture Ushiku Daibutsu New Year Events 2025-2026 Dec 31st - Jan 3rd Overview of the New Year celebratory events held annually at the Ushiku Daibutsu (big buddha) in Ibaraki prefecture, close to Tokyo...
Activities Mt Tsukuba in the East Sleiman Azizi Mt Tsukuba is a historically rich mountain in Ibaraki Prefecture. It's famous for its twin peaks and accessibility.
20 Culture The Miracle of Amida Buddha Elena Lisina Ushiku is made famous by its bronze Ushiku Daibutsu statue of Amida Buddha. At 120m it is one of the tallest statues in the world..
7 Food Kagetsurou Sherilyn Siy Tucked away in a small street a few blocks from Tsuchiura Station is a restaurant that specializes in local, regional and seasonal..
8 Food Tsukuba's Gourmet Handmade Soba Sherilyn Siy I always said that the best soba I have ever had is soba made from newly harvested buckwheat that you can only eat once a year..
Culture Tsuchiura’s Kura Storehouses Elizabeth S Tsuchiura City’s preserved Edo Period storehouses are grouped around the former Mito Kaido post road. Open to the public free ..