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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Zaimokucho Yoichi is a famous event that has been going on for over 40 years! World-class club...

"Zaimokucho Yoichi" is held in Zaimokucho in Morioka City. It is held every Saturday from April to November. The shopping district is about 430 meters long and has over 100 stalls lined up. It's a pedestrian haven...

sugarsugar2017.11.08

[Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture] “Kosode Ama Center” where you can meet the northernmost Ama divers! Ama-chan...

Kosode Ama Center is located in Kuji City (northeast of Iwate Prefecture), adjacent to Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. The facility faces the Pacific Ocean and is 0 meters above sea level. Due to the Great East Japan Earthquake, there is no trace...

sugarsugar2017.09.26

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The legend of the golden buried gold of the Fujiwara clan of Oshu! What is Mt. Kinji in Hiraizumi? [Iwate Prefecture]

When you think of Japanese reserves, many people may remember the Tokugawa reserves, but the legend of the buried treasure itself actually remains everywhere in Japan. There are mountains in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture that still have such legends...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.08.06

"Higashiya Main Store" is a long-established store that originated in Wankosoba! Summer-only salad soba is also popular! [Iwate...

Higashiya, a long-established soba restaurant famous as the birthplace of Morioka's Wankosoba, is about a 3-minute walk from Sakanamachi Shopping Street. In the past, it was a custom in Iwate that was served soba noodles at banquets...

sugarsugar2017.08.04

[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

Esashi Fujiwara Village "Main Gate of the Government Office"

Esashi Fujiwara Village is a famous filming location for historical dramas! See, touch, and experience the beauty of the Heian period...

Located in the Esashi district of Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, Esashi Fujiwara no Sato is a historical park that focuses on the rise and fall of the Oshu Fujiwara clan during the Heian period. It was the setting for the NHK historical drama "Honoo Tatsu" that aired in 1993.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.06.18

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