Moriya Shokudo was the No. 9 best new ramen restaurant in the US in 2024 according to Yelp, so the Observer went for a visit to this Japanese food spot last fall. At the time, it was just a stall ...

The Office of the City Administrator includes more than 25 agencies and over 1,000 dedicated staff who provide essential services to San Francisco residents and businesses and improve the ...

The World of Brass 2025 in Hitachinaka. (Image: Hitachi Seaside Park) During the spring festa, the park will host a range of experiences and performances, such as the Ibaraki Urban Greening Festival ...

MITO — A carpet of pale blue nemophila flowers has reached peak bloom, delighting visitors to the Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture. Native to North America, the flowers bloom ...

Fumihiro Otobe, a 58-year-old man from Ryugasaki City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, who was arrested on suspicion of “welding modified parts to the circuit board of a second-hand Nintendo Switch,” in ...

Businesses in Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture are facing a serious labor shortage. Known for its manufacturing and tech hubs, the prefecture is looking to India for talented young workers.

The Food City 500 marks the 125th Cup race hosted by Bristol Motor Speedway in the series’ history, and lucky for us, this year’s race on the short track is back on concrete! Will anyone be ...

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When Ibaraki climbed out of the 47th spot in the rankings last year, some on social media lamented that the prefecture could no longer use the easily recognizable “least attractive” title in ...