Ryujinkyo Autumn Foliage Festival 2024 Kim The Ryujinkyo Autumn Foliage Festival has been running for over 30 years as a way to appreciate the season's changing leaves ...
Culture Ushiku Daibutsu New Year Events 2024-2025 Lynda Hogan Overview of the New Year celebratory events held annually at the Ushiku Daibutsu (big buddha) in Ibaraki prefecture, close to...
Activities Daigo Light-up Waterfall and Tunnel 2024-2025 Serena Ogawa The Fukuroda Falls of Daigo light up once a year and create splendid imagery for all to enjoy.
Culture Japan Umeshu Festival 2025 Kim Umeshu is a type of Japanese liqueur which is made by steeping ume plums in alcohol and sugar. The Japan Umeshu Festival cele...
Culture Mito's Plum Blossom Festival 2025 Elysse Hurtado Every year during the second last week of February, Mito’s Kairakuen plays host to the Mito Plum Festival. Thanks to its long...
Activities Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival 2025 Kim Held annually from mid-February through until late March, the Mount Tsukuba Plum Festival showcases the beauty of around 1000...
Activities Spring Festival at Kamine Park 2025 Kim Ibaraki's Kamine Park is a fun place for a family-friendly day out year-round -- the venue is home to a zoo, amusement park r...
Activities Inashiki Tulip Festival 2025 Kim Each year in April, the Inashiki Tulip Festival is held at Ibaraki's Wada Park. Located on the shores of Lake Kasumigaura (Ja...
