Activities Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park Apr 15th - Apr 30th Iwate's Takamatsu Park features on the list of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom viewing spots, and it's a popular destination..
Activities Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival Apr 15th - May 7th Each year from around mid April to early-May, Iwate's Kitakami Tenshochi Park is home to a cherry blossom festival that celebrates..
Arts & Crafts Riusuke Fukahori - Your World, My World Apr 24th - Jun 13th Riusuke Fukahori is a contemporary artist who focuses on one specific subject matter in his work: goldfish. Fukahori is known for..
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, ..