Culture Chusonji Temple 5 (1Review) Chusonji is a Buddhist temple in the city of Hiraizumi in southern Iwate Prefecture. It is the main temple of the Tendai sect in the Tohoku region in..
Culture Japan Mochi Festival 2026 Mid Oct Mochi is one of Japan's most popular foods, and it's also one of the most versatile – it can be enjoyed in various way..
Culture Motsuji Temple The Motsuji Temple was once a large and important temple of the Tendai sect and consisted of numerous buildings. Today Motsuji is best known for his garden,..
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..
Culture Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival 2026 Early Aug The Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival is held each year on the first weekend of August
Culture Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu 2026 Mid Feb A winter water purification ceremony, participants strip down to only a loin cloth. Next they face several challenges to show bravery..
Culture Fujisawa Noyaki Festival 2026 Early Aug Every August, the quiet town of Fujisawa in Ichinoseki City bursts into life with one of the region's most dramatic cultural..
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.