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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Fujiwara Bee Farm is a Hall of Fame Honey Shop! In fact, their ice cream is...

Fujiwara Bee Farm is a famous honey shop representing Iwate Prefecture. People in cold regions tend to consume more ice cream, especially in winter. This is because cold ice cream is enjoyed in a warm room, such as under a kotatsu table.

sugarsugar2017.07.31

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] The Morioka Fireworks Festival 2017 is the largest summer event in the Morioka area! Overview...

The Morioka Fireworks Festival is organized by the Morioka Fireworks Festival Executive Committee. It has long been a summer tradition. It is the largest fireworks display 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 fireworks display takes place over the waters of Ofunato Port. Approximately 8,000 fireworks are launched into the sky. The Sanriku-Ofunato Summer Festival also features a variety of events.

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 popular spot for children! Iwayama Parkland and Iwate Prefecture...

Iwayama Parkland is the only amusement park in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. Located in the mountains, it is close to Morioka Zoo. It is a theme park that has long been loved 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

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] Take a ride on the Dendenmushi train to Morioka Castle Ruins Park! A historic, imposing stone...

One of the most famous spots in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, is the ruins of Morioka Castle. While gazing at the remnants of the now-defunct castle, the still-standing stone walls evoke a sense of atmosphere and eternal beauty. This time, we'll be talking about Morioka...

sugarsugar2017.05.21

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

Iwate Children's Forest is a large children's center located in Ichinohe Town, Ninohe District, Iwate Prefecture. Its total construction cost 5.8 billion yen and site area is approximately 30 hectares. The expansive grounds offer a variety of indoor and outdoor activities...

sugarsugar2017.05.19

[Iwate] Highlights of the two major zoos! Morioka Zoological Park and Iwate Safari Park

When it comes to zoos in Iwate, Iwate Safari Park and Morioka Zoo are the two major zoos in Iwate, beloved by locals and tourists alike. This time, we'll be introducing these two zoos...

sugarsugar2017.05.11

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