Culture Time Traveling on the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail Tiffany Aguilar Surrounded by the beauty of northern Ibaraki Prefecture, the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail is a journey through Japan’s timeless ..
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 ..
Getting to Know Hitachinaka’s Seafood Heritage Tom Roseveare Ibaraki Prefecture encompasses a vast region covering diverse landscapes, coastal and mountainous terrain and offering great access..
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..
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..
Ryujinkyo Autumn Foliage Festival 2025 Early - Late Nov The Ryujinkyo Autumn Foliage Festival has been running for over 30 years as a way to appreciate the season's changing leaves..