OARAI, Ibaraki Prefecture--Beaches are ideal places ... The local tourism association has done just that, opening up a fall “beach library” on Oarai Sun Beach. “The sea can attract many ...

KASHIMA, Ibaraki Prefecture--A fishing vessel capsized off the coast of Ibaraki Prefecture early on Jan. 6, killing two crew members and leaving three others missing, according to the Japan Coast ...

A cat hangs out with her owners, a family of surfers who run a beach café. This cool cat gets along with her family's dog, too! Next, we meet a shy cat at a surfboard and skateboard shop.