The Ichinoseki-Hiraizumi Hot Air Balloon Festival 2024
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...
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Sep 13 min read
Ichinoseki's deep-routed mochi culture and Cuisine
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...
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May 144 min read
Mt. Murone - hiking, horse riding, camping and more!
Near the peak of the 895m tall mountain, there’s a 360-degree panoramic view extending to the Pacific Ocean.
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Feb 14 min read
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...
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Dec 9, 20232 min read
Genbikei
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...
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Nov 13, 20232 min read
Shoeidoh
松栄堂 The wondrous world of 'wagashi' The word 'wagashi' derives of 'wa' meaning Japanese and 'kashi' meaning sweets. Wagashi is often...
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Jun 1, 20233 min read
Geibikei
猊鼻渓 Gently cruise along the Satestu River where a dreamy world awaits. A calm, natural space with each season bringing transformation to...
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May 14, 20201 min read
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,...
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Aug 27, 20191 min read
POKÉMON with YOU Train
The train connects Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture to Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture with some fun stops along the way. This Pikachu themed train
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Jan 22, 20195 min read
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...
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