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

The Hot Air Balloon Honda Grand Prix is one of the hottest hot air balloon competitions in Japan! Top pilots gather to take to the Tohoku...

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

猊鼻渓 Gently cruise along the Satestu River where a dreamy world awaits. A calm, natural space with each season bringing transformation to...

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...

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...

I choo-choo-choose you, Pikachu!! 'Bringing smiles to Tohoku children in the region devastated by the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of...

厳美渓 Genbikei, a designated National Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument, is a delightful sight at any time of year. It's no wonder that...

室根山 Originally written for the Kitakami Times: https://www.iwate-ilc.jp/eng/ktimes/more-to-mt-murone/ More to Mt. Murone The Kitakami...

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...

一ＢＡ Ichiba works to revitalize the region and operates in Ichinoseki (DMO) and Hiraizumi. This space was created for people to gather and...