Festivals The Hanamaki Festival Sep 10th - Sep 12th The Hanamaki festival is held on the second Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of September each year. It features drum and shamisen playing..
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..
Festivals Hanamaki Souminsai Early Jan The Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio.
Festivals Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu Early Feb 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 Early - Mid Feb 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 Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park Mid - Late Apr 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 River Rubber Boat Race Monday - Jul 25th 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..