As global tourism rebounds in the post-pandemic world, travelers must think about how their travel practices impact the places they…
Todd FongMarch 8, 2024
Stretching along a beautiful section of Japan’s east coast, Ibaraki Prefecture features a wonderfully diverse range of things to see…
James DaviesApril 21, 2022
I’ve lived in Japan so long now and travelled so much around the country that I thought I might have…
Mark Brazil Ph.DDecember 18, 2020
Japanese gardens are designed to be contemplated, like true works of art. They offer a glimpse into nature and are…
Youmna JomaaSeptember 14, 2020
All across the world, landscapes change with the seasons. But few countries get as excited about these changes in nature…
Marion PontAugust 28, 2020
What would be Japan without its flowers? The list of flower-centered attractions is long: pink sakura blossoms, orchards of peach…
Yvonne TanakaJune 24, 2020
Ibaraki is a lush, green prefecture north of Tokyo full of natural beauty, peaceful towns, and plenty of tradition. It’s…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 2020
“Fuji in the West, Tsukuba in the East.” This is the phrase used to describe the importance of Mt. Tsukuba…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 2020
Makabe is a quaint and quiet town in Sakuragawa, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is located in a beautiful countryside surrounded by…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 2020
Weaving Under the Watchful Eyes of Masters Yuki is a small city in Ibaraki with an impressive history of unique…
Richard MilnerFebruary 22, 2020
Sponsored by Cabinet Office, Government of Japan “The Cool Japan Public-Private Partnership Platform Project” Year 1141! Since then the Sudo…
AurélienFebruary 21, 2017
Sponsored by Cabinet Office, Government of Japan "The Cool Japan Public-Private Partnership Platform Project" How can nihonshu (commonly called sake)…
AurélienFebruary 21, 2017
Explore Kairakuen garden, one of Japan's top three gardens famous for its ume or plum trees, then enjoy a boat…
Nguyen ThanhMay 2, 2016
A guide to a more unknown and maybe underrated statue of the Buddha in Ibaraki, Ushiku Daibutsu is an impressive…
Scarlett GreyMarch 18, 2016
