7 Culture Kenji Miyazawa's Memorial Site Sarashanti Memorial site of Japanese poet and children's author of international fame, Kenji Miyazawa, who was born and grew up in Iwate.
18 Shopping Tohoku Antiques Market Sarashanti An antiques market that is held every Sunday of the third week of the month along Konya-cho Street, Morioka City, Iwate Prefe...
9 Culture 20th Floor View of Morioka Sarashanti Enjoy spectacular views of Morioka city from the 20th Floor of the Malios Building. Only one minute on foot from the west exi...
Shopping Timeless Pottery of Kokuji Sarashanti Learn about and make pottery at the excellent Kokujiyaki pottery workshops in Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture.
10 Activities Kitayamazaki Cliffs - Rikuchu Coast Katherine Moore Make the trip to the towering cliffs and sculpted pillars of Kitayamazaki's rugged coastline and you won't be disapointed. Wi...
Activities Ishiwarizakura Justin Velgus The 400 year old Ishiwarizakura, also known as the Rock-Splitting Cherry Tree, rests near Morioka station in front of an old ...
Activities Visit to Genbikei Gorge Sarah Mathews Genbikei Gorge is located to the west of Ichinoseki, which is where you’ll get off the bullet train if you come from Tokyo.
Culture Chuson-ji Temple in Iwate Ryohei Suenaga Chuson-ji temple was designated as a World Heritage Site in 2011. It is located at Hiraizumi in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku.
11 Sun, Sky, Furusato Mura Imogen Riethmuller Furusato Mura in Tono on a summer day is relaxing and unique, and completely removed from the outside world.
Activities Mt. Iwate Yakehashiri Lava Flow Justin Velgus Located a 15 minute taxi ride from JR Obuke Station is the Mt. Iwate Yakeshiri Lava Flow in Hachimantai City. Created from a ...
