Shopping Ami Premium Outlet Peter Sidell Less than an hour's drive from Tokyo, Ami Premium Outlet is home to over 150 stores, ranging from Marui and Forever 21 to Bro...
Food Kitchen House Furin (Ogitsu) Ian Platford Kitchen House Furin is a Japanese style pub 5 minutes walk from Ogitsu Station. It is a mixture of bakery, bar, restaurant, ...
Activities Oarai Sun Beach Elysse Hurtado Oarai Sun Beach is the biggest beach in the Kanto area, and one of the most popular because of it.
Activities Takahagi's Hananuki Valley Elysse Hurtado If you prefer a little less touristic atmosphere to your outdoor adventures, then perhaps Takahagi’s Hananuki Valley would be...
Activities Autumn Colors at Fukuroda Falls Elysse Hurtado Ibaraki’s famous Fukuroda Falls, one of the 3 most beautiful falls in Japan, is located near the northern city of Daigo, roug...
Culture Makabe's Hina Doll Festival Elysse Hurtado Walking through the streets of Makabe is a little like hopping through time. But it is not only the architecture that inspir...
Transportation Ferry Ride from Tokyo to Hokkaido Sandra Isaka Travel by ferry from (near) Tokyo to Hokkaido. Good for those who want to bring their own vehicle and/or budget travelers wi...
10 Learning about Natto Michael Papp Natto is fermented soybeans and it is very popular amongst Japanese people. Natto can be enjoyed at any time of day.
Culture Ibaraki: Top 10 Things to Do Tom Roseveare Our top ten outlines the best sightseeing spots and things to do around Ibaraki prefecture, including nature discoveries and ...
Activities JAXA Space Center in Tsukuba Tom Roseveare Tsukuba Space Center, in Tsukuba Science City, is the center of Japan's space network
