Mito the capital city of the Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, which is located in the northeast of the Kanto region, is an idyllic capital city surrounded by natural elements like water and the lush green landscapes. Even its name derived from nature. In ancient Japan, river tributaries and lakes were called `minato' or rather `mito'; hence the name for Mito city as it is situated between the Nara River and Lake Senba.

Even the symbolicisms of the city revolve around nature. They have an official city tree, the plum tree, an official city bird, the Pied Wagtail and also the official city flower, the Bush Clover . Such are the symbols of Mito city as they are found in abundance in Mito and due to their intrinsic qualities and beauty.

There is even a Mito's Citizens' Charter, the English version as follows;

`Ever youthful, striving for tomorrow, we, the citizens...