Ibaraki

Ibaraki Prefecture offers a mix of cultural attractions and natural wonders. Visit the impressive Kairakuen Garden during plum blossom season, explore the ancient ruins at Mito’s Tokugawa Museum, or relax at Oarai’s beautiful beaches. Ibaraki is perfect for those seeking both history and outdoor adventures.

5 mins

Maker’s Story: Premium Japanese Chestnuts from Kasama Kuri Factory

Kasama Kuri Factory (笠間栗ファクトリー) is a specialty maker dedicated to crafting chestnut-based products using the highest quality Kasama chestnuts in…

19 November 2024

Sue Lynn

9 mins

Maker’s Story: Japanese Coffee Culture with Ibaraki-grown SAZA COFFEE

SAZA COFFEE (サザコーヒー) is a testament to Japan’s dedication to excellence and tradition in coffee making. Founded in 1969 in…

15 November 2024

Sue Lynn

7 mins

Autumn in Ibaraki: Enjoy Kochia, Seasonal Blooms at Hitachi Seaside Park

Explore one of Japan’s most popular flower parks, beloved by locals! Hitachi Seaside Park is a national treasure, adored not…

13 November 2024

Sue Lynn

4 mins

JR News: Welcome Suica Upcoming Features For A Greater Rail Travel Experience

Welcome Suica Mobile is a new service being introduce for iOS devices for greater ease of travel in Japan….

3 June 2024

Johnny Goh

10 mins

Spring Beginnings: 6 Seasonal Flowers Other Than Sakura

Flowers herald the beginning of spring, and in Japan, no flower is more synonymous with spring than the beloved cherry…

14 April 2024

Carissa Loh

11 mins

5 Ways to Enjoy Winter Trips from Tokyo with a JR EAST PASS

Winter is a beautiful time to visit Eastern Japan! Here are 4 ways to enjoy winter trips from Tokyo with…

6 December 2023

Carissa Loh

9 mins

Incredible Ibaraki #2: Anime Tourism In Oarai Via Mito And Enjoy A Local Festival!

Visit locations related to Girls und Panzer while visiting Oarai in Ibaraki…

17 November 2023

Johnny Goh

11 mins

Incredible Ibaraki #1: Exciting Railway Updates & Cycling Around Ibaraki!

Get to know more about Ibaraki, a prefecture north of Tokyo, through cycling. Find out new changes to train stations…

19 October 2023

Nazrul Buang

3 mins

JR News: Price Revision of JR East Rail Passes for Foreign Visitors (2023)

With effect from 1 October 2023, JR East will revise the prices of various rail passes for foreign visitors to…

7 August 2023

Sue Lynn

6 mins

5 Amazing Ume Spots to View Plum Blossoms!

Ume (梅) blossoms, or plum blossoms, may not have the same international reputation as their sakura counterparts, but are certainly…

17 February 2023

Afiq Danial Sham

5 mins

Only in Ibaraki: Japan’s Highest Bungee Jump & Longest Slide

Take the longest way down in Ibaraki at Japan’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge, highest bungee jump, and longest slide….

30 January 2023

Ananda Kang

4 mins

A Culinary Seafood Adventure in Nakaminato Fish Market

Taste Ibaraki’s freshest seafood like oysters and monkfish at Nakaminato Fish Market in Hitachinaka City. Any fresher, you’d have to…

17 January 2023

Ananda Kang

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