Culture Yuiichi Festival Tom Roseveare Bringing together the local people and crafts to celebrate Yūki's history and culture.
Activities Cosmos Season at Kokaigawa Fureai Koen Park Kim Each year around October, Ibaraki's Kokaigawa Fureai Park comes alive with thousands of cosmos flowers in bloom. There are so...
Activities Yabusame in Kasama Michael Papp Yabusame is a ceremonial form of archery and this is one of the three major performances in the Kanto region.
Culture Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition Nadiah Endarwy The Tsuchiura Fireworks Competition is one of the top three fireworks displays in Japan. Come and witness the freshest new di...
Ryujinkyo Autumn Foliage Festival 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 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 Serena Ogawa The Fukuroda Falls of Daigo light up once a year and create splendid imagery for all to enjoy.
Culture Japan Umeshu Festival 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 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...