一関のもち文化 Ichinoseki is Japan's mochi-mecca. Have you tried mochi before? Have you eaten mochi outside of a New Year celebration? Have you...

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

For an introduction to mochi culture in Ichinoseki: (Part 1 is here) Ichinoseki/Hiraizumi is renowned for having the highest mochi...

鬼死骸 There once was a village named Onishigai (meaning demon corpse) in Ichinoseki. The horrifying place name was renamed by the local...

In Ichinoseki, the Mokusakaji sword-smiths made Mokusa Swords which are said to be an indispensable part of the Japanese sword's origins.

石と賢治のミュージアム On Miyazawa Kenji This museum is dedicated to professional agronomist, teacher, geologist, philosopher, activist, poet, and...

東山和紙 ‘Washi‘ is traditional Japanese paper made with plant fibers. The 800 year history of Tozan Washi of Higashiyama, Ichinoseki,...

一関市博物館 Get to know the history, local features and the great achievements of highly renowned predecessors of Ichinoseki. The main...

京屋染物店 Introduction to Kyoya Kyoya Dye House is one of the few remaining traditional dye houses in Japan which can provide everything from...