Fantastic 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...
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- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
Shoeidoh
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, 2020
- 2 min
Kurikoma 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, 2020
- 2 min
Ichinoseki's 'western veggie' project
Originally written for the Kitakami Times: https://www.iwate-ilc.jp/eng/ktimes/a-vegetable-project-to-welcome-the-ilc/ In 2013, the...
- Mar 11, 2020
- 1 min
Murone'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, 2019
- 1 min
Ichinoseki 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, 2019
- 3 min
Ichinoseki 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, 2019
- 1 min
Basie
ベイシー Originally written for the Kitakami Times (additional information added) Renowned artists from around the globe including Count...
- Jan 22, 2019
- 5 min
Sekinoichi
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, 2019
- 3 min
Ichinoseki 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, 2018
- 2 min
Ichinoseki'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, 2018
- 1 min
Polano - 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, 2018
- 1 min
Kakko-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...