The Demon Corpse Bus Stop, 'Onishigai'
鬼死骸 There once was a village named Onishigai (meaning demon corpse) in Ichinoseki. The horrifying place name was renamed by the local...
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- Aug 3, 2021
- 2 min
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...
- May 13, 2021
- 3 min
Mokusa Swords
In Ichinoseki, the Mokusakaji sword-smiths made Mokusa Swords which are said to be an indispensable part of the Japanese sword's origins.
- 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...
- Sep 4, 2020
- 3 min
The Museum of Stones and Kenji (Ishi to Kenji)
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...
- May 14, 2020
- 1 min
Tozan Washi
東山和紙 ‘Washi‘ is traditional Japanese paper made with plant fibers. The 800 year history of Tozan Washi of Higashiyama, Ichinoseki,...
- Jan 23, 2020
- 4 min
The Daito Water Throwing Festival -
大東小原水かけまつり In the dead of winter, some brave men run through the streets of Daito in Ichinoseki half-naked while being splashed with...
- Dec 3, 2019
- 1 min
Ichinoseki City Museum
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...
- 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...
- Jan 1, 2019
- 3 min
Kyoya Somemonoten (Dye House)
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...