Introduction Daigo Town (大子町), located in the northwestern corner of Ibaraki Prefecture, is a place where mountains and clear rivers shape everyday life. While it’s widely known for Fukuroda Falls, one of Japan’s three most famous waterfalls, Daigo is also a hidden gem for food lovers. Here, you’ll find specialties like Okukuji Shamo chicken, apples […]
Introduction: Discover Hitachi’s Local Food Scene Hitachi City in northern Ibaraki may be known as the birthplace of Hitachi Ltd., but beyond its industrial image lies a city rich in flavors. Facing the Pacific, it serves some of Japan’s freshest seafood, while inland you’ll find premium wagyu beef, handmade soba, and a rare local sake
Just a 15-minute drive from Hitachi Seaside Park—famous for its baby blue nemophila and fluffy red kochia—you’ll find a quiet and often overlooked town: Tokai Village. Tokai Village may not be a well-known tourist spot, but it has hidden places and local experiences worth exploring beyond food. If you’re curious, check out our guide to
