Ibaraki
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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 NewsM4.7 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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Earthquake Hits Japan’s Ibaraki, Tochigi, Chiba Prefectures, No Risk of Tsunami
The Yomiuri Shimbun [posttime] JST, [postdate] An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 5 j...
April 24, 2024
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Japan In FocusExhibits Exemplifying Evolution of Dinosaurs, Mammals on Display at Museum in Bando, Ibaraki Pref.; Total of 351 Items to be Shown
BANDO, Ibaraki — Impressive skeletal preparations, stuffed specimens and fossils are on display, ...
March 25, 2024
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Japan In FocusNaomi Watanabe Introduces Charm of Ibaraki Pref. to Tourists from Taiwan
OARAI, Ibaraki — TV personality and Ibaraki Prefecture native Naomi Watanabe participated in an e...
March 13, 2024
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General NewsMild Earthquake Hits Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture; No Tsunami Expected
An earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 3.7 hit Ibaraki Prefecture at 11:25 a.m. on Sunday, mea...
February 11, 2024
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Travel SpotsTerrestrial Land Art Featuring Dragon Welcomes Visitors at Hitachi Seaside Park
A large-scale work of land art featuring a dragon, the animal representing the 2024 Chinese calendar...
December 26, 2023
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Japan In FocusIbaraki Traditional Lantern Designed Chosen to Promote G7 Mito Meeting
MITO — A traditional lantern craft from Ibaraki Prefecture will play a role in promoting the Group o...
August 9, 2023
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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