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 Kairakuen Park, Mito Elysse Hurtado Each garden has its own different set-up and selection of flora, but behind Kairakuen’s beauty lies a twist: beyond simply pl...
Shopping Yuki's Traditional Silk-Weaving Elysse Hurtado From its legendary beginnings in the mists of time, the legacy of silk-weaving has been passed down from generation to genera...
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
20 Activities Seedless Watermelon Farm in Joso Tom Roseveare Introducing Okui-san's seedless watermelons in Ibaraki
Activities At One With Nature Geneva Warneke Travel Local. Participate for free. Indulge in Nature. Enjoy the simple things in life for free!
9 Food Ibaraki's Daigo Cafe Sandra Isaka The Daigo Cafe serves tasty meals and homemade desserts in a lovely traditional Japanese building in Daigo-machi, Ibaraki Pre...
