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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

Morioka City is located in a basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, and there are many viewpoints around the city from which you can get a bird's-eye view. Among these, we will introduce observation decks and driving courses with particularly spectacular views, as well as...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.10.07

Iwate's traditional crafts, "Nambu Ironware" and "Nambu Sakiori" - evolving from "old" to "new"...

Forging hot iron and weaving together torn cloth—the crafts born from the everyday life of Iwate are imbued with the wisdom and prayers of the people. Now, these crafts intertwine with the sensibilities of contemporary art, creating new...

RyokoRyoko2025.10.06

Nanbu Toji Sake

The History of Nanbu Toji and 5 Representative Sake Breweries - Iwate's Sake-Making Masters

A "Toji" (master brewer) is a sake brewing technician. Among them, the Nanbu Toji are a renowned group of master brewers active in the Tohoku region, primarily in Iwate Prefecture. A tradition that has been passed down since the Edo period...

RyokoRyoko2025.10.01

The Complete Guide to the Mysterious Things of Tono, Iwate - Yokai Legends and Unknown Trivia

About Tono, the Village of Mysterious Things Tono City in Iwate Prefecture has long been known as a "treasure trove of mysterious things." The widespread popularity of the folklorist Kunio Yanagita's famous book, "The Tales of Tono" (1909), led to the...

RyokoRyoko2025.09.19

Miyazawa Kenji and the Landscapes of Iwate — Stories of his Hometown Reflected in His Works

Miyazawa Kenji was born in Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture in 1896. His works vividly reflect the mountains, rivers, and seasonal beauty of his hometown. The scenery he saw in his daily life and the details of daily life...

RyokoRyoko2025.09.17

The pride of the castles in the six Tohoku prefectures: "Magnificent stone walls worthy of being symbols of the vast southern domain!" A rare sight in Tohoku...

Morioka Castle, once the political center of the Morioka Domain and now beloved by its citizens as a symbol of Morioka and a place of relaxation, is a rare stone-walled castle in the Tohoku region, where most castles are primarily earthen ramparts.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.09.09

Hanamaki's proud two-sword hero, Shohei Otani! A tour of the city's colorful monuments and manholes

Hanamaki City and Oshu City in Iwate Prefecture are towns associated with Shohei Ohtani, the two-way hero who is active on the world stage. While seeing Ohtani on television and in the newspapers may seem like a distant figure, a visit to his hometown reveals...

RyokoRyoko2025.09.03

Natayacho, Morioka City: A town of water that keeps time ticking away - A life woven with spring water [Iwate Prefecture]

Located close to the center of Morioka city, Natayacho is a quiet area that seems to be one step removed from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Just one street with traffic and you'll find yourself surrounded by the flowing air...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2025.07.25

The Six Great Summer Festivals of Tohoku

Information on the 2025 edition of the "Tohoku Six Major Festivals" that will brighten up the Tohoku summer!

Summer in Tohoku is all about festivals! Here's a roundup of the 2025 dates for the "Six Major Tohoku Festivals," major events that bring local traditions to life and are enjoyed by both locals and tourists.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2025.07.08

[Iwate Prefecture] Sake, miso, and wasabi flavored soft serve ice cream! Try them at roadside stations...

In central Iwate Prefecture, between Morioka City and Oshu City, there are roadside stations dotted with uniquely flavored local soft serve ice cream. There are also stations with museums showcasing the Nanbu Toji brewers, and abandoned...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.04

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