Ibaraki Prefecture is located north-east of Tokyo on the main island of Japan. Often called ‘Tokyo’s Kitchen," Ibaraki is Japan’s 2nd largest agricultural producer and 8th largest manufacturer, despite only being ranked 24th in terms of overall land area. With a population of roughly 3 million people and easy access to Tokyo, Ibaraki is fast becoming an ideal place to live and work not only for Japanese people but also for around 60,000 foreign nationals who are currently living in the prefecture. 

Boasting not only a long coastline with beautiful beaches and abundant fishing, Ibaraki also has Mt. Tsukuba, a favoured hiking destination, for the best of both land and sea.

Centuries of cultural heritage are available to both view and participate in, including temples, festivals, arts, and more. Home not only to the world-famous Hitachiwagyu Beef, Yuki Tsumugi Silk, as well as top producer of melon, sweet potato, and lotus root in Japan, but there are also lots more to sample and enjoy!