Miho Village is located in the southern part of Ibaraki Prefecture, within Inashiki District. It faces the southwestern shore of Lake Kasumigaura. Covering an area of 34.03 square kilometers, Miho is one of only two remaining village-level municipalities in Ibaraki Prefecture (the other being Tokai Village), preserving a rare form of local governance in Japan's highly urbanized society.
Miho Village boasts a rich natural environment and lakeside scenery. Its location adjacent to Lake Kasumigaura provides beautiful waterfront views and wetland resources, making it ideal for peaceful living and nature experiences. The village also features important industries and facilities, most notably the Miho Training Center of the Japan Racing Association (JRA)—a key base for horse racing training in Japan. In terms of industry, Miho hosts factories for Texas Instruments Japan (TI) and Hogy Medical, reflecting a certain degree of industrial development.
In 2006, there was a proposal to merge with neighboring Ami Town to form a new city tentatively named "Kanan City", but a 2005 local referendum rejected the idea, with 58.1% voting against and 41.9% in favor. As a result, Miho retained its village status and continued to preserve its autonomy.
Of special note is Miho Village’s “No TV, No Games” movement, launched in 2011. This initiative encourages residents to reduce screen time and instead engage in more face-to-face interactions with family and friends, reflecting the village’s emphasis on quality of life and community relationships.