11 Kasama's Cafe R Hana Sandra Isaka Located in the pottery town of Kasama, Ibaraki, the Cafe R Hana is an oasis in the center of town, housed in a lovely traditi...
Food Lettuce Cafe, Tokai, Ibaraki Anonymous The Lettuce Cafe, located in Tokai Village, Ibaraki, has a unique atmosphere, and a impressive offering of omelette and rice ...
Food How to: Starbucks Wi-Fi Tom Roseveare Just like at major Starbucks branches across the world, visiting Starbucks in Japan is a great way to connect to the Internet...
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.
Food Conflagration Cafe Elysse Hurtado Hitachiota is home to an unusual, somewhat surreal restaurant. A five minute walk from the station, hidden in the midst of a ...
9 Culture Plum Blossom Festival in Mito Nicole Bauer Kairakuen is a large park in Mito, Ibaraki and it's famous for its over 3,000 plum trees of different kinds and colours.
Culture Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum Elysse Hurtado One of the country's most high profile ceramic art centers, full of innovative modern art from both local and international a...
Food The Drunken Duck in Mito City Anonymous The Drunken Duck, one of the best places to eat or drink in Ibaraki, is located in Mito City (as well as a second location in...