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 History of Hiraizumi Andrew Checkley This quiet corner of Iwate was once the cultural and commercial heart of nearly a third of Japan.
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..
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.
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..
Culture Rikuzentakata, Iwate Geoff Day Rikuzentakata (陸前高田) is a coastal city in southern Iwate Prefecture still recovering and facing incredible challenges as a..
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,..
20 Historical Giant Wooden Statue of Bishamonten Sarashanti Largest wooden statue in Japan of Bishamonten. This statue has stood in Kumano Shrine, Towa-cho for more than 1,000 years.
