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 Temples & Shrines Tono's Hachimangu Shrine Chris Barnes The Tono Hachimangu Shrine is easily accessible from JR Tono Station and is sure to impress even the most seasoned tourists.
12 Historical Former Numata Family Residence Chris Barnes The Former Numata Family Samurai Residence is located in the centre of Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture. In the latter half of..
18 Traditional The Making of Nambu Dye Sarashanti Manufacturing process of traditional dyed cloth that has lasted for more than 300 years.
Festivals Hanamaki Deer Dancers Malcome Larcens Hanamaki Deer Dancers, with over 400 years of history, the Hanamaki festival is one of the best festivals in North Eastern Japan
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..
Culture Iwate’s Greatest Charm is … Serena Ogawa A visit to this northern prefecture will lead you to new experiences.