Iwate

What is Hittsumi? Learn more about the differences between Suiton and Hatto and sake you want to pair...

Hittsumi, a local dish from Iwate Prefecture, was selected as one of the 100 Local Cuisines in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. This article introduces the local cuisine made with local ingredients, and...

Murasakihime2022.01.27

What is IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway? Detailed explanations from the characteristics of the route to the reasons why it is loved by the local area...

There are railway companies all over Japan that were established under the third-sector method, jointly funded and managed by the national government, local governments, and the private sector, but the one that is popular in Iwate Prefecture is the one that runs from Morioka Station in Iwate Prefecture to Aomori Prefecture. IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway Co., Ltd. operates the IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway Line that connects to Toki Station. In this article, we will explain in detail the IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway, from what kind of route it is to why it is loved by locals.

Murasakihime2022.01.25

[Iwate Prefecture] What is Asakai? A new way to enjoy sake from a long-established sake brewery in Iwate...

Murasakihime2022.01.21

[Iwate Prefecture] A whole bunch of semi-dry raisins with a concentrated sweetness and aroma of grapes...

tryworks.oka2022.01.19

[Iwate Prefecture] How to enjoy Maezawa beef in various ways locally

tryworks.oka2022.01.18

[Iwate] Feel nostalgic. Take a retro stroll around Morioka Station to the Meiji era...

Morioka Station, the center of Iwate Prefecture, once flourished as a castle town of the Nanbu Domain. Even today, there are still historical buildings and the scenery of old townhouses built in the Meiji period, so take a walk...

Harumaki2018.01.04

[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...

sugar2017.11.08

[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...

sugar2017.09.26

"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...

sugar2017.08.04

[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...

sugar2017.07.31