Museums Discover Japan's Only Amber Museum Sarashanti Musem that tells the story of amber and amber mining in Kuji City, North Iwate Prefecture.
Culture Iwate’s Greatest Charm is … Serena Ogawa A visit to this northern prefecture will lead you to new experiences.
Culture Michinoku Folklore Village Malcome Larcens Michinoku Folkloric Village in Kitakami, a historic village at the boundary between the Date Clan and the Nambu Clan
Culture The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine Alena Eckelmann A shrine in the forest of Iwate has more to offer than the usual shrine buildings and torii gates. Here you find a massive rock,..
Museums Panning for Gold in Sumita Jonathan Grogan Try your hand at panning for gold in Sumita's river beds or at the Folk History Information Center.
Culture Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House Malcome Larcens Takuboku Ishikawa was one of the earliest poets of the Meiji era. In his short life he published quite a few books and manuscripts...
Historical Kamaishi Iron and Steel Museum Malcome Larcens The history of steel making all started in Kamaishi, Iwate. The museum and Hashino steel making blast furnace is a great way to..
Historical A Trip to Furusato Mura, Tono Imogen Riethmuller Furusato Mura is a traditional Japanese folk village, within the boundaries of which the past is perfectly reconstructed. Wander..
