# Ibaraki Prefecture regional revitalization initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ibaraki-prefecture-regional-revitalization-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-02T04:21:29.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Ibaraki Prefecture has implemented various regional revitalization and promotion initiatives. In September 2026, the prefecture focused on employment support through free events for mid-career professionals, including seminars, reskilling workshops, and job fairs. Concurrently, the “iBARAKICK!” program began matching urban talent with local companies to address regional challenges.

By October 2026, efforts expanded into tourism promotion through a collaboration with the anime ‘The Apothecary Diaries’. This campaign utilizes augmented reality (AR) photo spots across several locations, such as Hitachi and Daigo, and features a regional stamp rally designed to encourage visitors to explore local scenery and botanical sites.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Ibaraki Prefecture launches tourism campaign with ‘The Apothecary Diaries’

Ibaraki Prefecture is collaborating with the anime ‘The Apothecary Diaries’ for a tourism campaign featuring AR photo spots and a regional stamp rally running from late 2026 through early 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibaraki-prefecture-launches-tourism-campaign-with-the-apothecary-diaries

### 2026-09-02: Ibaraki Prefecture launches employment and regional revitalization initiatives

Ibaraki Prefecture is implementing new programs to boost mid-career employment and regional revitalization through job fairs, career workshops, and talent-matching projects with local businesses.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibaraki-prefecture-launches-employment-and-regional-revitalization-initiatives

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