Continuing from the previous article, this article will discuss the third volume of the "Railway Songs," "Oshu/Iwaki Edition," released in 1900. The first article can be found here. Last time, we discussed Shiroishi in Miyagi Prefecture...
Yokohama Beer, a craft beer maker based in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, has teamed up for the first time with Beeren Brewery, headquartered in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, to create a collaborative beer called "Yell (A...)".
The Tono City Museum in Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, will be holding its Autumn Special Exhibition for Fiscal Year 2026, "Fortune Telling and Curses," from November 1st, 2026 (Sunday) to January 11th, 2027 (Monday/National Holiday)...
Oshu Taro, the official mascot character of Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, has been transformed into a Nambu ironware piece. The piece was manufactured by Oizumi, a Nambu ironware manufacturer founded in 1848 in Mizusawa Haneda-cho, Oshu City.
National Route 342, connecting Yokote City in Akita Prefecture and Tome City in Miyagi Prefecture, is a critical route during disasters, with a total length of 148.2 km, running along the slopes of Mount Kurikoma, located at the border of Akita, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures. This time, we will focus on Iwate Prefecture...
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In Aomori Prefecture, the term "Nanbu region" is sometimes used. This doesn't simply mean "the southern part of Aomori Prefecture" (it includes areas like Hachinohe City, which are located in the southern part of Aomori Prefecture...).
Iwayama Parkland, an amusement park in Morioka City, is enveloped in a Showa-era retro atmosphere, making it an emotionally resonant amusement park where adults can rediscover their inner child. It's conveniently located near downtown Morioka and offers a reasonably priced day of fun...
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Japan is said to be one of the world's leading countries in the use of fermented foods. It's no exaggeration to say that its food culture wouldn't exist without the power of fermentation, including soy sauce and miso, which are indispensable seasonings in Japanese cuisine.
When it comes to Morioka's cuisine, the three most famous noodle dishes are "Reimen" (cold noodles), "Jajamen" (noodles with garlic sauce), and "Wanko Soba" (small bowls of soba noodles served in small bowls). But did you know there are other lesser-known, casual local delicacies? Here...
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Marukan Building Cafeteria in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, is a large cafeteria that retains a Showa-era retro atmosphere and offers everything you could want. Hanamaki City is also the birthplace of the poet and children's author Kenji Miyazawa, and is now adjacent to...
