みちのくあじさい園 Hydrangea Festival (Late June, July) Feel the earthen track beneath your feet as you indulge in the views of spectacular...

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...

1. Iwai River Fireworks When: August 2nd Where: along the bank of the Iwai River in Ichinoseki Start time: around 7pm Cost: Free Link:...

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...

Cheers! Or 'Kanpai' as we say it here. Ichinoseki City will be hosting its 22nd National Craft Beer Festival. This beer festival annually...

「おらが自慢のでっかい花火」大会 The summer night sky is lit with impressive fireworks such as colorful star mines, and powerful 'nishakudama' which has...

郭公屋 Overlook stunning Genbikei Gorge as you devour some delicious dango at Kakko-ya. 'Flying dango' is one of the main attractions of...