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
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..
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...
Museums The Fairytales of Kenji Miyazawa Hannah Bambra Tohoku's mountains and forests were the inspiration for Hiyao Miyazaki's work. Kenji Miyazawa's stories of shape-shifting..
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.
11 Gardens & Parks Tsuriyama Park Chris Barnes Tsuriyama Park is a nice hillside park located in Ichinoseki City. The park is one of the most popular cherry blossom viewing ..
Culture Iwate’s Greatest Charm is … Serena Ogawa A visit to this northern prefecture will lead you to new experiences.
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..