Activities Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race Late Jul An annual rubber race down the Kitakami River in Morioka. You can enter as a competitor or simply as a slow cruise down the river..
Culture Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival Early Aug The Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival is held each year on the first weekend of August
Festivals Morioka's Sansa Odori Early Aug The Morioka Sansa Odori is held every year August 1st-4th. In addition to being the world's largest taiko drum gathering, ..
Festivals The Hanamaki Festival Mid Sep The Hanamaki festival is held on the second Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of September each year. It features drum and shamisen playing..
Shopping Ohasama Wine Festival Mid Sep Ohasama Wine Festival in Iwate, come and enjoy good wine and good food
Culture Morioka Autumn Festival Mid Sep Each year in September, the streets of Morioka come alive to celebrate the arrival of Autumn. The Morioka Aki Matsuri of the Morioka..