10 Hayachine Kagura in Tono Imogen Riethmuller The Hayachine kagura is a series of masked dances accompanied by drum, cymbals and flute, performed in honour of Mt. Hayachin...
Culture Tono: Legends and Landscapes Imogen Riethmuller The city of Tono in Iwate is the place to go to experience traditional Japanese culture, complete with a wealth of folklore a...
Culture Morioka's Sansa Odori 2024 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 ...
10 Activities Takamatsu no Ike Pond Chris Barnes Takamatsu no Ike Pond is one of the best places to escape the hustle and bustle of Morioka City. Located on the outskirts of ...
11 Culture Denshoen Park Chris Barnes Denshoen houses a number of buildings that provide a glimpse of life from the past.
12 Activities Moguranpia Machinaka Aquarium Sarashanti Aquarium in Kuji, in the north of Iwate Prefecture, was damaged by tsunami in March 2011. The small aquarium was once quite b...
Activities Ryusendo Cave Sarashanti One Japan’s three great limestone caves. Unique stalagmites and stalactites lead the way to the amazing subterranean lakes in...
Activities Jodogahama - Sanriku Coast Katherine Moore Jodogahama Beach in Iwate is out of the way and out of this world! Visit this beach with great swimming to see why it was des...
Culture Morioka Handcrafts Village Justin Velgus Morioka Tezukuri Mura, or Morioka Handi-works Square, is a mock village of traditional arts and crafts. Visitors can view, pu...
10 Activities Hiraniwa Plateau, Iwate Josef Diermair The Hiraniwa Plateau, Iwate Prefecture is a quiet area with only a few people living here. I can recommend it for its lovely ...
