Have you ever heard of the name "Onishigaimura"? It was once the setting of the novel "Murder in the Devil's Corpses" (published in 1998, written by Yoshimura Tatsuya, Kadokawa Haruki Office)...
Haikyu!! has been made into an anime and is still a huge fan. If you fall in love with it, it's a must-have to take a pilgrimage to the place you've modeled on. So, in this article, we will introduce Haikyu!!'s...
This time we will explore the theme of Iwate Prefecture's soul food, Morioka Cold Noodles. Cold noodles are now a standard menu item not only in Iwate Prefecture, but also at yakiniku restaurants across the country. Its origins, recommended restaurants, cold noodles at home...
Do you know about "Hakkinton"? Shirokane pig is a brand pig raised in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. The sweet fat, fine meat quality, and moderate tenderness make it popular among professional chefs...
If you ask, "Do you know about the Sengoku warlords associated with Iwate Prefecture?", most people will answer "I don't know." However, even if there are no warlords who are popular nationwide, they should be more appreciated...
Folklore performing arts passed down in various parts of Japan vary in different regions, but Shishiodori, which is widely used in Iwate Prefecture, is one of these folk performing arts. In this article, we will introduce more about deer dance...
Have you heard of the folk tale of "Yamafushi Stone" set in the basin of the Togawachi River that flows through Hiraizumi? This article introduces the synopsis of the Yamabushi stones, as well as the Otoko Falls (Kotoga Falls) and Onna Falls (Biwaga Falls) that still remain on the Togawachi River...
This time, we will mainly introduce Toono's Monogatari Mansion, a spot that represents Tono, famous as the home of monsters. It is a place where you can see and touch and hear many stories, including Tono Monogatari, and enjoy. ...
Nanbu ironware has been made since ancient times in Morioka City and Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. The tasteful surface pattern and high functionality make it attracting attention not only in Japan but also overseas. In this article...
In Ayaori-cho, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, there is a mysterious stone called "Sekai Stone" that can be placed on two stones lined up like two platforms and passed underneath like a torii gate. Yanagida, a folklorist...
