栗駒山 Mt. Kurikoma (1626m) also known as Mt. Sukawadake in Iwate, is a volcano that borders Iwate, Akita and Miyagi prefectures. It boasts...

須川温泉 Originally written for the Kitakami Times: http://www.iwate-ilc.jp/eng/ktimes/ways-to-enjoy-the-water-at-sukawa-onsen/ The hot...

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...

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...

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...

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...