Museums Explore Japanese Traditions in Tono Malcome Larcens Tono is of my favorite places to go in Iwate. I often go there by bicycle from Hanamaki, round trip around 100 kilometers. The route..
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 History of Hiraizumi Andrew Checkley This quiet corner of Iwate was once the cultural and commercial heart of nearly a third of Japan.
6 Culture Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi My Đặng Both Hiraizumi and Matsushima are stunning because I remembered the phrases that Matsuo Basho wrote there. I decided to immerse..
20 Culture Kitakami Oni House Malcome Larcens This museum is dedicated to keep alive the monster (Oni) culture of Japan. All throughout Japan there are some festivals dedicated..
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..
9 Street & Urban 20th Floor View of Morioka Sarashanti Enjoy spectacular views of Morioka city from the 20th Floor of the Malios Building. Only one minute on foot from the west exit of..
Culture Chuson-ji Temple in Iwate Ryohei Suenaga Chuson-ji temple was designated as a World Heritage Site in 2011. It is located at Hiraizumi in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku.