Aug 3, 20212 minFantastic mochi and where to find them For an introduction to mochi culture in Ichinoseki: (Part 1 is here) Ichinoseki/Hiraizumi boasts the largest consumption of mochi in all...
Mar 9, 20212 minShoeidoh 松栄堂 The wondrous world of 'wagashi' The word 'wagashi' derives of 'wa' meaning Japanese and 'kashi' meaning sweets. Wagashi is often...
Jul 6, 20202 minKurikoma Chaya (cafe and stay)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...
Jun 22, 20202 minIchinoseki's 'western veggie' projectOriginally written for the Kitakami Times: https://www.iwate-ilc.jp/eng/ktimes/a-vegetable-project-to-welcome-the-ilc/ In 2013, the...
Mar 11, 20201 minMurone's Karaage Chicken - rated the best in Japan!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...
Oct 1, 20191 minIchinoseki Mochi Summit Ichinoseki and mochi go hand-in-hand as the city continues to pride itself on promoting and preserving its prevalent mochi culture. This...
Sep 1, 20193 minIchinoseki is famous for 'mochi'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...
Apr 1, 20191 minBasie ベイシー Originally written for the Kitakami Times (additional information added) Renowned artists from around the globe including Count...
Jan 22, 20195 minSekinoichi 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...
Jan 21, 20193 minIchinoseki Omiyage (Souvenirs)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...
Dec 4, 20182 minIchinoseki's National Craft Beer Festival 2019 August 23th-25th!Cheers! Or 'Kanpai' as we say it here. Ichinoseki City will be hosting its 22nd National Craft Beer Festival. This beer festival annually...
Aug 9, 20181 minPolano - Gelato! 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...
Jul 11, 20181 minKakko-ya at Genbikei 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...