Ibaraki Prefecture is known for its abundant nature and food production. The mascot character of Ibaraki Prefecture is “Nebaarukun. Nebaarukun is based on natto (fermented soybeans), a specialty of Ibaraki Prefecture, and all of his profiles, including his birthday, height, and weight, use the word natto (natto: 710). The capital of Ibaraki Prefecture, which has the above humorous mascot as its official character, is Mito City. Located on the …
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2023-05-05
The 2007 Tokyo Marathon is said to have started the marathon boom. Many of you may have seen the scene of interviews with runners around the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on TV. There are many typical reasons for running, such as dieting, working out, stress relief, and being part of the boom, but when we asked marathon enthusiasts, some of their unique answers were, “Because I don’t have to …
2023-04-26
There are many famous hot springs in Japan, but the Tohoku region is also known as one of the most famous hot spring resorts in Japan, with the largest number of hidden hot springs in the country. The hot springs with spectacular views where you can enjoy an extraordinary space surrounded by nature will surely heal you from the fatigue of daily life. In this issue, we would like …
2023-04-22
What is Toyota City like? Located in the center of Aichi Prefecture, Toyota City covers a vast area of 17.8% of the prefecture. Known as the “City of Cars” with one of the highest shipments of manufactured goods in Japan, Toyota City is a world-leading manufacturing center. At the same time, it is a green city with abundant forests covering approximately 70% of the city area, the Yahagi River …
2023-04-20
Looking for the best spots to go camping for the upcoming warmer seasons. Don’t skip over these places for your next lakeside camping trip!
2023-04-14
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