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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] “Fujiwara Apiary” is a honey sales place that is in the hall of fame! Actually, ice cream is big...

Fujiwara Bee Farm is a famous honey restaurant that represents Iwate. People in cold regions consume more ice cream, especially in the winter. This is a warm room, for example, a cold ice cream that you can eat in a kotatsu...

sugarsugar2017.07.31

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Morioka Fireworks Festival 2017 is the biggest summer event in the Morioka area! overview...

The Morioka Fireworks Festival is hosted by the Morioka Fireworks Festival Executive Committee. For a long time, it has become a summer tradition. This is the largest fireworks festival in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. Morioka Fireworks Festival 2...

sugarsugar2017.07.27

[Iwate Prefecture] Introducing the two major summer festival fireworks displays! Famous events of Ofunato Port and Kawasaki Town

Sanriku/Ofunato Summer Festival Fireworks Festival This is a fireworks festival set at the sea at Ofunato Port. Approximately 8,000 fireworks will be launched. Various events will be held at the Sanriku and Ofunato Summer Festival. ...

sugarsugar2017.07.26

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Morioka Handicraft Village is a gathering of top craftsmen! Making traditional crafts...

Top-class craftsmen create traditional crafts. Morioka Handicraft Village has over 14 workshops. There, Morioka's ancient local specialties are alive and well. ...

sugarsugar2017.07.06

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] A famous spot that is very popular with children! Iwayama Parkland and Iwate Prefecture...

Iwayama Parkland is the only amusement park in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. Located in the mountains, Morioka City Zoo is nearby. This theme park has been loved for a long time, especially by the people of Morioka City...

sugarsugar2017.07.03

[Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture] Esashi Fujiwara no Sato is a famous filming location for taiga dramas! Heian period...

Esashi Fujiwara no Sato is a historical park that focused on the main attraction during the Heian period. It could be said to be a theme park for the Oshu Fujiwara clan. It is made as an open set for NHK's Taiga drama "Flame Tatto"...

sugarsugar2017.06.18

Kappa Falls (Tono City, Iwate Prefecture)

Tono's yokai spot "Kappa Pond" - get a kappa capture permit and go kappa fishing!

Since the publication of "The Tales of Tono" by Kunio Yanagita, the founder of Japanese folklore studies, Tono City in Iwate Prefecture has become famous as one of Japan's leading "hometowns of yokai."

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.06.09

[Morioka, Iwate Prefecture] Let's go to Morioka Castle Ruins Park by Denden Mushi! A solid stone with a history...

A famous spot in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, is Morioka Castle Ruins. While feeling the remnants of the castle that is no longer in the future, the viewing of the stone walls that still stand out gives you a sense of emotion and eternal beauty. This time, we will talk about Morioka...

sugarsugar2017.05.21

[Ninohe District, Iwate Prefecture] Iwate Children's Forest is the largest children's center in Iwate Prefecture! For children...

Iwate Children's Forest is a large children's center located in Ichinohe Town, Ninohe District, Iwate Prefecture. The total construction cost is 5.8 billion yen and the site area is approximately 30 hectares. The vast lot offers a variety of things to enjoy, both inside and outside...

sugarsugar2017.05.19

[Iwate] Special feature on the highlights of the two major zoos! Morioka City Zoological Park and Iwate Safari Park

When it comes to zoos in Iwate, there are Iwate Safari Park and Morioka City Zoo Park. These are Iwate's two major zoos and are loved by locals and tourists. This time, we'll be offering these two zoos...

sugarsugar2017.05.11

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