Ibaraki
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Japan In FocusTraditional Yuki-Tsumugi Silk Weaving Thrives in Modern Japan; Ibaraki Prefecture Museum Lets Visitors Experience Centuries-Old Production Methods
YUKI, Ibaraki — A pleasant thump-thump sound echoed throughout the Tsumugi no Yakata museum in Yu...
August 5, 2025
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General News40 Centimeters Tsunami Observed Northeast of Tokyo
Following the M8.7 earthquake that struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula at 8:25 a.m. on Wednesday,...
July 30, 2025
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General NewsTsukuba University of Technology, JICA Tsukuba Collaborate to Empower the Deaf, Nurture Future Leaders in Kyrgyzstan
TSUKUBA, Ibaraki — Tsukuba University of Technology and the Japan International Cooperation Agenc...
July 4, 2025
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General NewsM4.4 Earthquake Hits Ibaraki Prefecture, Northeast of Tokyo; No Tsunami Expected
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 4.4 hit Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, at 8...
June 27, 2025
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General NewsM4.3 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture
A magnitude-4.3 earthquake was detected in the sea off Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan at 1:51 p.m. o...
June 25, 2025
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Travel SpotsHydrangea Flowers Float on Pond at Amabiki-Kannon Temple in Ibaraki Pref.; Event Includes Night Illumination
MITO — Many flowers of hydrangea shrubs float on a pond at Amabiki-Sanrakuho-ji temple, known as ...
June 22, 2025
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Asia-PacificJapanese Firefighter Who Worked in Quake-Hit Myanmar Hopes Others Will Help in Intl Relief Efforts
MITO — A firefighter crew chief from Ibaraki Prefecture who worked as part of relief efforts in q...
May 26, 2025
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Travel SpotsNemophila: Sea of Blue Flowers Flows Seamlessly into Blue Spring Sky in Ibaraki Pref.
MITO — A carpet of pale blue nemophila flowers has reached peak bloom, delighting visitors to the...
April 21, 2025
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General NewsSomeiyoshino Cherry blossoms in Full Bloom in Japan’s Mito
MITO, Ibaraki Pref. — The city’s Someiyoshino cherry blossoms reached their peak bloom on Tuesday...
April 9, 2025
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General NewsSomeiyoshino Cherry Blossoms Open in Mito, Full Blossoms Expected in a Week
MITO — Cherry blossoms of the most common Someiyoshino variety opened in Mito, according to an an...
March 28, 2025
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Japan In FocusEnjoy Making, Eating Oyaki Steamed Buns at Showa-Era School Building Deep in Mountains of Ibaraki Pref.
DAIGO, Ibaraki — Daigo Oyaki School, a tourist facility that has been renovated from an abandoned...
January 27, 2025
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Travel SpotsHuge Snake in Park; Artwork Seems to Slither at Hitachi Seaside Park, Ibaraki Pref.
HITACHI-NAKA, Ibaraki — A work of art in the shape of a giant snake has appeared on the grounds o...
December 16, 2024
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General News
M4.7 and M5.1 Earthquakes Hit Ibaraki Pref. in Succession
Two earthquakes struck in succession early Monday with epicenters in northern Ibaraki Prefecture....
August 19, 2024
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Japan In FocusIbaraki Prefecture LuckyFes Outdoor Music Event Enjoyed by All Ages at Hitachi Seaside Park
HITACHINAKA, Ibaraki — People of all ages, from children to the elderly, enjoyed live performance...
August 14, 2024
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Japanese Firefighter Who Worked in Quake-Hit Myanmar Hopes Others Will Help in Intl Relief Efforts
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Ibaraki : Ferryboat offers escape from the hustle of daily life
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Lighting installations evoke eternal flow of time
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40 Centimeters Tsunami Observed Northeast of Tokyo
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M4.3 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture