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A trip around Iwate Prefecture!? Express trains "Sotoyama" and "Goyo" from and to Morioka

Many trains on lines such as the Yamanote Line in Tokyo, the Osaka Loop Line in Osaka, and the Nagoya Municipal Subway Meijo Line in Aichi Prefecture operate in circular routes. Therefore, when you board a train at a certain station, you...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.12.06

[Iwate Prefecture] A new proposal for campervan life: "Yu YOU Park" in Iwate Prefecture...

Did you know that there is a facility called "YuYu Park" where you can sleep in your camper van and enjoy a hot spring bath? This is different from auto camping...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.11.13

The facial expressions of Nanbu Kokeshi dolls

Nanbu Kokeshi – A unique, traditional kokeshi doll characterized by its achromatic nature [Iwate Prefecture]

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.11.08

[Iwate Prefecture] Stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations in Iwate Prefecture with accommodation facilities!

Iwate Prefecture has the most roadside stations with accommodation facilities out of the six Tohoku prefectures, with five roadside stations offering hotels, campgrounds, and RV parks for overnight stays. All of these are surrounded by abundant nature...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.25

Autumn leaves in Hachimantai

Tohoku Autumn Leaves Driving Map: Iwate Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

Iwate Prefecture, which is mostly mountainous and hilly, is home to numerous natural parks, and in autumn, beautiful autumn foliage can be seen in all areas of the prefecture. Among the many famous autumn foliage spots, we recommend a drive...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.21

Abolished after just one year?! The unusual express train "Akita Relay" [Iwate Prefecture...

The Akita Shinkansen "Komachi" currently operates between Tokyo Station and Akita Station. The Akita Shinkansen opened in March 1997, so before that, other express trains provided access to Akita.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.10.02

[The Spread of Christianity in Tohoku: Part 2] Southern Iwate Prefecture, the Home of Hidden Christians [...].

[Northern Miyagi and Southern Iwate Prefectures] Christianity Spreads in Tohoku (Part 1) In northern Miyagi and southern Iwate Prefectures, which became the home of hidden Christians, the spread of Christianity in Tohoku is...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2024.09.27

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Iwate Edition ②] Iwate's Autumn Festivals Change with the Region

Compared to northern Iwate Prefecture, where many festivals feature elegant floats parading through the streets, autumn festivals in the southern part of the prefecture are more distinctive. In towns along the Sanriku coast, there are festivals where mikoshi (portable shrines) are carried in the sea, and inland towns have a variety of...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.09.03

Hanamaki Festival

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Iwate Edition ①] Come see the gorgeous and elegant floats made by local residents!

Autumn festivals in northern Iwate Prefecture are characterized by the parade of colorfully decorated floats with warrior dolls and decorative curtains through the town. The floats are always driven by local children...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.09.03

Sanriku International Arts Festival 2024

Sanriku International Arts Festival 2024 | This year's event brings together the local performing arts of the Sanriku region...

The Sanriku International Arts Festival aims to achieve sustainable "creative reconstruction" through exchanges with contemporary artists and performing arts from around the world, primarily from Asia, while promoting the charm of Sanriku, a treasure trove of performing arts, both domestically and internationally.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.02

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