Historical Kappa Monster Hunting in Tono Justin Velgus Kappa monsters can supposedly be found over Japan, but there is one place where they said to be so common they are immortalized..
Festivals Hanamaki Souminsai 2027 Saturday - Jan 2nd The Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio.
Culture Morioka Autumn Festival 2026 Mid Sep Each year in September, the streets of Morioka come alive to celebrate the arrival of Autumn. The Morioka Aki Matsuri of the Morioka..
Culture The Hanamaki Festival 2026 Mid Sep The Hanamaki festival is held on the second Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of September each year. It features drum and shamisen playing..
Museums Tono: Legends and Landscapes Imogen Riethmuller The city of Tono in Iwate is the place to go to experience traditional Japanese culture, complete with a wealth of folklore and..
Culture Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival 2026 Early Aug The Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival is held each year on the first weekend of August
Culture Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate Veronica Carnevale Iwate is Japan’s second largest prefecture area-wise and is located in the country’s northeastern Tohoku region. In this massi..
9 Temples & Shrines Hoonji Temple Chris Barnes The Hoonji Temple is home to the famous 500 Buddhist Disciples. This unique attract is one of Morioka's best.