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 Bergström 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 Bergström 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 Bergström 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 Bergström Each year in April, the Inashiki Tulip Festival is held at Ibaraki's Wada Park. Located on the shores of Lake Kasumigaura (Ja...
Activities Shizumine Furusato Park Sakura Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Shizumine Furusato Park is located in Ibaraki Prefecture, and it's one of the area's top spots to enjoy the beauty of sakura ...
Activities Kasama Azalea Festival 2025 Kim Bergström The Kasama Azalea Festival is an annual event held in Ibaraki Prefecture, and it dates back to the late 1960s. The residents ...
Ryujinkyo Koinobori Festival 2025 Kim Bergström During the Golden Week period, Ibaraki's Ryujin Suspension Bridge is home to a koinobori (carp streamer) festival to celebrat...