9 Culture Shivering in Iwate's Beauty Ignatius Koh Tohoku contains some of Japan's most undiscovered treasures, and while the 2011 tsunami and earthquake damaged the region, it...
Food Sobe's Cafe Malcome Larcens Sobe's Cafe is much more than a natural food restaurant, they grow their own organic rice and other vegetables. They also hav...
Culture The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle Scott Brause Nanbu Tekki is the name of traditional Iwate cast ironware. Genuine cast iron cookware from this region of Japan is born of ...
Activities Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race 2024 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...
Area Morioka Tom Roseveare Morioka is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, it has quite a rich history and a few old buildings still remain. It is at t...
Area Tono Japan Travel Tono is a small city located in Tohoku's Iwate prefecture. Known as the City of Folklore, Tono is well-known for its abundant...
Culture Michinoku Geino Festival, Kitakami Malcome Larcens A festival of performing arts in the streets and public places in Kitakami. Enjoy the Onikenbai, Demon dancers, Kagura, dance...
16 Activities Best Cherry Blossom Sites in Iwate Malcome Larcens Mid to late April is the time to watch cherry blossoms in Iwate
Activities Top Attractions in Iwate Geoff Day Iwate Prefecture is the second largest prefecture in Japan home to historically significant destinations, rich natural landsc...
