37 Culture Kobuntei of Kairakuen Elena Lisina Kobuntei is a traditional Japanese house located in Kairakuen and open to the public viewing.
Culture The Makabe Stone Lanterns Jamila Brown The stone lanterns of Makabe town in Ibaraki Prefecture are known for their beauty.
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 vi...
Culture Kiuchi Brewery: The Home of Hitachino Nest Tom Roseveare Kiuchi Brewery in east Ibaraki is the home of acclaimed craft beer brand, Hitachino Nest. In reality the brewery started out ...
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.
Culture Hitachi Seaside Park in October Yu Nakao A perfect day outside Tokyo at Hitachi Seaside Park, a seaside park with gardens and an amusement park. It is a great place t...
Culture Mito's Kobuntei Elysse Hurtado Finally reopened after several long months of reconstruction, Mito’s historically rich Kobuntei could be considered the jewel...
