Ibaraki

Despite its location in the Kanto region, Ibaraki Prefecture is a treasure trove of natural and gastronomic delights, with many different aspects to offer in spring, summer, fall, and winter. In spring, enjoy fruit picking and the flowers of the National Hitachi Seaside Park, and in summer, make memories of a summer at the beaches that dot the 190-kilometer coastline. In autumn, enjoy the traditional Ishioka Festival and autumn leaf peeping, and in winter, the icefalls of Fukuroda Falls will enchant you.

Ibaraki Prefecture is also an industrial and research center. Major electronics, machinery, and materials manufacturers are located in the prefecture, and Tsukuba is home to approximately 300 research institutes and other facilities, making it a leader in the field of science and technology in Japan.