Culture Ushiku Daibutsu New Year Events 2025-2026 Dec 31st - Jan 3rd Overview of the New Year celebratory events held annually at the Ushiku Daibutsu (big buddha) in Ibaraki prefecture, close to Tokyo...
Culture Sakai Daruma Market 2026 Mid Jan If you're looking for a way to get your hands on a daruma, the Sakai Daruma Market is a great place to start. Running for almost..
Activities Hitachi Seaside Park Warm and Cozy Winter Fair 2025... Mid Dec - Mid Jan From mid-December until mid-January, Ibaraki's Hitachi Seaside Park is hosting its annual Warm and Cozy Winter Fair. This ..
Activities Moonlight Rose Garden 2025-2026 Early Oct - Mid Jan Home to a wide array of different blooms, the Ibaraki Flower Park is best known for its roses. At this time of year, around 800..
Activities Ibaraki Flower Park Illumination 2025-2026 Early Oct - Mid Jan The Ibaraki Flower Park illumination
Activities Daigo Light-up Waterfall and Tunnel 2025-2026 Early Oct - Late Jan The Fukuroda Falls of Daigo light up once a year and create splendid imagery for all to enjoy.
Activities Spartan Race in Ibaraki 2026 Mid Feb For Japan-based Spartan fans wanting to push themselves to the limit, Ibaraki Prefecture is hosting a Spartan race at the Komorebi..
Culture Japan Umeshu Festival 2026 Late Feb - Early Mar Umeshu is a type of Japanese liqueur which is made by steeping ume plums in alcohol and sugar. The Japan Umeshu Festival celebrates..