Food

Shoeidoh

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

National Mochi Festival in Ichinoseki

Ichinoseki continues to pride itself on promoting and preserving its prevalent mochi culture. This sticky-rice delicacy is not only a...

Ichinoseki National Craft Beer Festival 2023

The Ichinoseki National Craft Beer Festival is an annual summer festival held in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture.

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...

Kurikoma Chaya (café and stay)

栗駒茶屋 Driving up toward one of my favorite trailheads, Sukawa Course of Mt. Kurikoma, I noticed flags with a stylish logo popping up along...

Ichinoseki's 'western veggie' project

Originally written for the Kitakami Times: https://www.iwate-ilc.jp/eng/ktimes/a-vegetable-project-to-welcome-the-ilc/ In 2013, the...

Murone's Karaage Chicken - rated the best in Japan!

からあげ家奥州いわい How does a bite of juicy, tender chicken fried in a flavorsome yet delicate batter sound? In 2018, Murone Karaage Chicken won...

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...

Basie

ベイシー Originally written for the Kitakami Times (additional information added) Renowned artists from around the globe including Count...

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...

Ichinoseki Omiyage (Souvenirs)

SNACKS The following is a list of some the most famous souvenirs in Ichinoseki. *If you have severe allergies, make sure to double check...

Polano - Gelato!

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...

Kakko-ya at Genbikei 　

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...