Ibaraki prefecture day

November 13th annually is Ibaraki Prefecture (Prefectural) Day. Ibaraki Prefecture was established on this day in 1968, through the "Prefectural Citizens' Day Ordinance." But the name "Ibaraki Prefecture" was first used much earlier on November 13th (lunar calendar) in 1871.

The purpose of ''Ibaraki Prefecture Day" is to raise awareness of the local area among each and every resident of the prefecture. On this day, all public elementary, junior high, and high schools in the prefecture are closed, and admission to art galleries, museums, history museums, botanical gardens, and other Ibaraki-related facilities is free or discounted. Many facilities also hold events.

Did you know that City-cost has a section with statistics for every prefecture? Here is the page for Ibaraki prefecture on City-cost. The feature photo in this post is of the giant buddha statue in Ushiku city (Ushiku-daibutsu) which is one of Ibaraki's famous tourist spots. You can find reviews for it on City-cost. 

Have you ever been to Ibaraki?