Culture Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival Kim Held on the second Saturday of June every year, the Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival is an event intended to worship Sozen-sama, t...
Activities Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race Malcome Larcens An annual rubber race down the Kitakami River in Morioka. You can enter as a competitor or simply as a slow cruise down the r...
Culture Morioka's Sansa Odori Justin Velgus The Morioka Sansa Odori is held every year August 1st-4th. In addition to being the world's largest taiko drum gathering, it ...
Culture Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival Malcome Larcens The Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival is held each year on the first weekend of August
Culture The Hanamaki Festival Malcome Larcens The Hanamaki festival is held on the second Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of September each year. It features drum and shamise...
Culture Morioka Autumn Festival Chris Barnes Each year in September, the streets of Morioka come alive to celebrate the arrival of Autumn. The Morioka Aki Matsuri of the ...
Shopping Ohasama Wine Festival Malcome Larcens Ohasama Wine Festival in Iwate, come and enjoy good wine and good food
Activities Sanriku Fireworks Competition Kim The Sanriku Fireworks Competition brings 23 different fireworks companies to Iwate Prefecture to show off their skills in the...
Culture National Mochi Summit Kim Mochi is one of Japan's most popular foods, and it's also one of the most versatile – it can be enjoyed in various ways, cove...