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...
Culture Kasama Chrysanthemum Festival 2024 Sandra Isaka Every autumn, Ibaraki hosts the Kasama Kiku Matsuri, an amazing chrysanthemum festival in the grounds of the historic Kasama ...
Activities Yabusame in Kasama 2024 Michael Papp Yabusame is a ceremonial form of archery and this is one of the three major performances in the Kanto region.
9 Natto Dishes Michael Papp Tenmasa is located on the second floor a corner building that is only a three minute walk away from Mito station. They specia...
10 Natto Factory Michael Papp If you like natto or traditional Japanese dishes, I highly recommend checking out the factory and museum to learn more about ...
9 Kasama Pottery Michael Papp Kasama-yaki is a special type of pottery that requires patience and attention to detail.
Food Steakhouse Senri Tom Roseveare First opening its doors in 1970, Senri serves up a good range of wagyu steak, sukiyaki and shabu shabu.
Culture A Day in Tsukuba-mirai Tom Roseveare Tsukuba-mirai in south-west Ibaraki has lots of things to see and do
Culture Asahi Brewery in Moriya Tom Roseveare Free brewery tour of Asahi's newest and largest brewery in Japan.
