松栄堂 The wondrous world of 'wagashi' The word 'wagashi' derives of 'wa' meaning Japanese and 'kashi' meaning sweets. Wagashi is often...

栗駒茶屋 Driving up toward one of my favorite trail-heads, Sukawa Course of Mt. Kurikoma, I noticed flags with a stylish logo popping up...

Originally written for the Kitakami Times: https://www.iwate-ilc.jp/eng/ktimes/a-vegetable-project-to-welcome-the-ilc/ In 2013, the...

からあげ家奥州いわい How does a bite of juicy, tender chicken fried in a flavorsome yet delicate batter sound? In 2018, Murone Karaage Chicken won...

Ichinoseki and mochi go hand-in-hand as the city continues to pride itself on promoting and preserving its prevalent mochi culture. This...

一関のもち文化 Have you tried mochi before? Have you eaten mochi outside of a New Year celebration? Have you had JUST mochi as a main meal? Have...

ベイシー Originally written for the Kitakami Times (additional information added) Renowned artists from around the globe including Count...

世嬉の一 Sekinoichi is the prime place to experience some of the best brewed sake and beer that Iwate has to offer. At the Kuramoto...

SNACKS The following is a list of some the most famous souvenirs in Ichinoseki. 1) Sanshoku Senbei (三色せんべい) An assortment of baked rice...

Cheers! Or 'Kanpai' as we say it here. Ichinoseki City will be hosting its 22nd National Craft Beer Festival. This beer festival annually...

ポラーノ Take a break at the cute little road-side gelato shop in Genbi, Ichinoseki! Choose from 20 flavors of gelato at any season! The milk...

郭公屋 Overlook stunning Genbikei Gorge as you devour some delicious dango at Kakko-ya. 'Flying dango' is one of the main attractions of...