Have you heard of Nansho-so, a Meiji-era mansion that remains in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture? The mansion has changed hands many times since the Meiji era, undergoing expansion and renovation, and being at the mercy of the times, but it has remained in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture...
According to Sora's travel diary, Matsuo Basho and Kawai Sora left Matsushima on May 10, 1689 (June 26, Gregorian calendar), and stayed overnight in Ishinomaki...
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Marukan Building Dai Shokudo, located in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, is famous for its 10-layer soft serve ice cream roll. It offers a wide variety of dishes, including ramen, sushi, and Western cuisine, and retains a retro Showa-era atmosphere. If you're traveling to Hanamaki,...
Iwate Prefecture's Sanriku Coast used to be home to many swimming beaches along its varied coastline, but after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, the beaches were closed for a while, leading to lonely summers.
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Morioka is a "river town" where the Kitakami River, Shizukuishi River, and Nakatsu River converge. During the Edo period, rice tax was transported by boat along the Kitakami River via Ishinomaki to Edo (present-day Tokyo). However, with the advent of the railway, boat transport became less common.
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"Ano nahan" means "You know," and "Odettekunanse" means "Please come," in Morioka dialect. Among the many sightseeing spots in Morioka, this article will highlight some of the most recommended...
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Have you heard of Ryusendo, the gigantic limestone cave located in Iwaizumi Town, Shimohei District, Iwate Prefecture? It is one of Japan's most famous limestone caves, and its entire structure has yet to be fully elucidated.
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The history of Morioka City dates back to the Heian period, when Shogun Sakanoue no Tamuramaro built Shiba Castle. During the Nanboku-cho period, the Nanbu clan of Sannohe (Sannohe Town, Aomori Prefecture), which was connected to the Kai Genji clan,...
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The number of coffee shops that roast their own green beans and serve them is on the rise. Morioka, which was introduced as a "coffee town" in the New York Times' "52 Cities to Visit in 2023," is also home to many shops that roast their own beans.
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Morioka City was featured in the New York Times' "52 Cities to Visit in 2023" article as a city with many cozy coffee shops. While modern "cafes" are popular in urban areas,...
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