Ibaraki

关于此都道府县

Ibaraki is a land of giants, famously associated with Daidarabotchi, whose footsteps are said to have formed the region's lakes and hills. The prefecture's geography is deeply intertwined with these primordial legends. On Mt. Tsukuba, tales of eerie lights and Tengu encounters are common, reflecting the mountain's spiritual significance. As a major agricultural hub, Ibaraki also features folklore about water spirits like Neneko Kappa, who were believed to protect the crops and waters. These legends illustrate a culture where yokai are seen as the original architects of the landscape, personifying the fertility and geographical shifts of the earth itself.