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Iwate

Traditional

The Making of Nambu Dye

Manufacturing process of traditional dyed cloth that has lasted for more than 300 years.

By Mifthanzi Ariana Sarashanti

Iwate

Museums

Explore Japanese Traditions in Tono

Tono is of my favorite places to go in Iwate. I often go there by bicycle from Hanamaki, round trip around 100 kilometers. The route there is quite scenic and every time I get there I feel like I'm back in British Columbia, the scenery is so similar. This year, I had family visit from Canada, obviously it was the first place that I took them to visit.

By Malcome Larcens

Iwate

Gardens & Parks

Tatsumiyama Park

Tatsumiyama Park has a good playground, views of Kuji City, and shrine inside.

By Mifthanzi Ariana Sarashanti

Iwate

Temples & Shrines

Fukusenji Temple

Fukusenji Temple is located on a hillside about five kilometers from Tono City and features a five story pagoda, many smaller temples, beautiful Japanese gardens and immaculately

By Chris Barnes

Iwate

Historical

Denshoen Park

Denshoen houses a number of buildings that provide a glimpse of life from the past.

By Chris Barnes

Iwate

Festivals

Hanamaki Souminsai

The Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio.

By Malcome Larcens

Iwate

Museums

Takuboku's Honeymoon House

Explore the honeymoon house of one of Japan's most famous poets in downtown Morioka.

By Chris Barnes

Iwate

Culture

Tono's Megane Bridge

Watch the SL Ginga and JR Kamaishi Line trains rumble overhead on the Megane Bridge. Not to be confused with the Megane Bridge in Nagasaki, this particular bridge is located in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, and hovers over the Miyamori River and the Route 283 Kamaishi Highway.

By Bridget Ye