Places to go: By region: Central Ibaraki

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May 2008
International Izakaya
An article from the early days of the Katsuta Drunken Duck
July 2007
The new prefectural office
In Kasahara-chō, Mito
Ibaraki Prefectural Braille Library
In Mito
June 2007
Outdoor cafe scene in Mito
Places to enjoy the return of warmth to Ibaraki
May 2007
With exhibitions in the art center and theater
Musicals, concerts, and other shows
November 2006
Naka-Minato Fish Market
Much closer than Tsukiji
July 2006
Kairakuen
It's a little bit plummy
Ajigaura Nozomi onsen
Hot hot springs
April 2006
Aqua World Ōarai
A new type of experience
Museum of Modern Art, Ibaraki
Showcasing amazing Japanese and international art
Ibaraki Ceramics Arts Museum
Kasama pottery and more
Ibaraki Prefectural Museum of History
Learn about Ibaraki's past
March 2006
Nattō
If you can bear it
January 2006
Heaven is a local, independent coffee shop
(that serves cookies and salmon bagels too)
Meirishu sake
How is it made?
December 2005
Masuya does eel in Mito
What has the "Day of the Cow" got to do with unagi restaurants?
Arts and crafts in Kasama
Learn how to use a potter's wheel for yourself!
November 2005
Dokidoki is really good
All you can eat organic food in Ibaraki-Machi.