Food Dining in Kanegasaki, Iwate Sandra Isaka Kanegasaki, in Iwate Prefecture, is famous for its historic Samurai District. When visiting this area be sure to enjoy some lunch..
Activities The Farm Life and Legends of Tono Tristan Scholze Experience a farmstay in the “City of Folklore,” an idyllic and history-filled little town ringed by mountains in northern Jap..
Culture Struggles through Life and Death Justin Velgus Beloved writer, teacher, vegetarian, and social activist, Kenji Miyazawa lived a colorful life. His second grave recalls the beauty..
Shopping Morioka's Fesan Department Store Bridget Ye If you have some time to spare before catching your next train at Morioka Station, have a peek around Fesan Department Store. But,..
Accommodation Hotel Metropolitan Morioka Bridget Ye Situated in the heart of Morioka, at the source of the city’s animated pulse, is Hotel Metropolitan Morioka.
Food The Best Bread in Morioka Justin Velgus Fukuda Pan Bakery is the most popular bakery in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. It large numbers of locals and tourists for its fluffy..
Culture Hanamaki Souminsai Malcome Larcens The Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio.
15 Autumn in Geibikei Gorge Vicky Amin A river cruise where soaring limestone cliffs and orange colored leaves line the way.