
Iwate


[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. There are still historic buildings and old townhouses built in the Meiji era...

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Zaimokucho Yoichi is a famous event that has been going on for over 40 years! World-class club...
“Zaimokucho Yo Ichi” is being held in Zaimokucho, Morioka City. It is held every year on Saturdays from April to November. There are over 100 stores in the approximately 430m shopping street...

[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), which is adjacent to Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. The facility faces the Pacific Ocean and is located at sea level...

"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 Iwate, there have been banquets before...

[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 shop representing Iwate.People in cold regions consume more ice cream, especially in the winter. This is done in a warm room, for example...

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Morioka Fireworks Festival 2017 is the biggest summer event in the Morioka area! overview...
The Morioka Fireworks Festival is sponsored by the Morioka Fireworks Festival Executive Committee. It has long been a summer tradition. In Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, the largest...

[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 display set at Ofunato Port and Sea. Approximately 8,000 fireworks will be launched. At the Sanriku/Ofunato Summer Festival, there are various...

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Morioka Handicraft Village is a gathering of top craftsmen! Making traditional crafts...
Top craftsmen create traditional crafts. There are over 14 workshops in Morioka Handicraft Village. There, Morioka's ancient traditions...

[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 Zoological Park is nearby. Especially for the people of Morioka City...