Activities Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Each year from around mid April to early-May, Iwate's Kitakami Tenshochi Park is home to a cherry blossom festival that celeb...
Culture Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Held on the second Saturday of June every year, the Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival is an event intended to worship Sozen-sama, t...
Activities Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race 2025 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 r...
Culture Morioka's Sansa Odori 2025 Justin Velgus The Morioka Sansa Odori is held every year August 1st-4th. In addition to being the world's largest taiko drum gathering, it ...
Culture Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival 2025 Malcome Larcens The Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival is held each year on the first weekend of August
Culture The Hanamaki Festival 2025 Malcome Larcens The Hanamaki festival is held on the second Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of September each year. It features drum and shamise...
Shopping Ohasama Wine Festival 2025 Malcome Larcens Ohasama Wine Festival in Iwate, come and enjoy good wine and good food
Culture Morioka Autumn Festival 2025 Chris Barnes Each year in September, the streets of Morioka come alive to celebrate the arrival of Autumn. The Morioka Aki Matsuri of the ...
Culture Japan Mochi Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Mochi is one of Japan's most popular foods, and it's also one of the most versatile – it can be enjoyed in various ways, cove...
