Festivals Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu Malcome Larcens A winter water purification ceremony, participants strip down to only a loin cloth. Next they face several challenges to show bravery..
Culture Iwate Snow Festival Japan Travel The Iwate Snow Festival is held at the Makiba area in Koiwai Farm every February, and known as one of Tohoku's 5 Great Snow..
Activities Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race Malcome Larcens 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 Malcome Larcens The Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival is held each year on the first weekend of August
Festivals Morioka's Sansa Odori Justin Velgus 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 Malcome Larcens The Hanamaki festival is held on the second Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of September each year. It features drum and shamisen playing..