Activities Blue Compass Kamaishi Trip 2022 Kim Bergström Blue Compass will host a two-day trip to Kamaishi, Iwate, in April. The event centers around a rugby match between the Kamais...
Food Miyako Pacific Cod Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Miyako Pacific Cod Festival presents an opportunity to try this fish served in various ways, including as fish and chips ...
Activities Chestnut and Apple Afternoon Tea 2021 Kim Bergström Throughout the month of November, the Hotel Metropolitan Morioka is hosting a chestnut and apple afternoon tea event to celeb...
Culture Riusuke Fukahori - Your World, My World 2021 Kim Bergström Riusuke Fukahori is a contemporary artist who focuses on one specific subject matter in his work: goldfish. Fukahori is known...
Culture Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu 2025 [Cancelled] Malcome Larcens A winter water purification ceremony, participants strip down to only a loin cloth. Next they face several challenges to show...
Culture Iwate Snow Festival 2022 [Cancelled] Japan Travel The Iwate Snow Festival is held at the Makiba area in Koiwai Farm every February, and known as one of Tohoku's 5 Great Snow F...
Activities Hottoyuda Northern Japan Snowball Fight 2027 Kim Bergström Nishiwaga Town in Iwate Prefecture is home to one of northern Japan's most distinctive winter events, the Hottoyuda Northern ...
Activities Discover the Flavors & Sights of Coastal Miyako Ryan Noble Explore Miyako, the picturesque port city that’s known for its beautiful coastline, exquisite seafood, and thriving fishing i...
Culture Dolls That Color the Seasons 2026 Kim Bergström A new special exhibition at the Morioka History and Culture Museum invites visitors to explore how traditional dolls have lon...
14 Exploring Morioka Malcome Larcens A quick trip around Morioka, renowned for its cast iron products and sweet crackers. Great noodles too!
