20 Culture Kitakami Oni House Malcome Larcens This museum is dedicated to keep alive the monster (Oni) culture of Japan. All throughout Japan there are some festivals dedicated..
Activities Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park Kim Iwate's Takamatsu Park features on the list of Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom viewing spots, and it's a popular destination..
Activities Climbing Mount Himekami Malcome Larcens Mount Himekami is only about 30 minutes north of Morioka and is easily accessible for all members of the family. It offers one of..
Accommodation Accommodation in Kanegasaki, Iwate Sandra Isaka Kanegasaki is a lovely town (just north of the World Heritage Hiraizumi), that is known for its historic samurai district. If you..
Culture The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle Scott Brause Nanbu Tekki is the name of traditional Iwate cast ironware. Genuine cast iron cookware from this region of Japan is born of a 900-year..
Area Hanamaki Hanamaki offers a collection of hot spring areas in central Iwate prefecture, including the Hanamaki Onsen, Dai, Shidodaira, Osawa and Namari – known collectively as the Hanamaki Onsenkyo Village...
Activities Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race Sunday - Jul 23rd 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 Rikuzentakata, Iwate Geoff Day Rikuzentakata (陸前高田) is a coastal city in southern Iwate Prefecture still recovering and facing incredible challenges as a..