Tradition/Customs
[Iwate Prefecture] Why is Iwate/Morioka called that? Find out the origin of place names!
Iwate Prefecture is full of sights and attractions, including culinary cultures such as wankosoba, Morioka reimen, and jajamen, as well as historical heritage sites such as Motsu-ji Temple and Chuson-ji Temple. But have you ever wondered why Iwate Prefecture was named after Iwate?.
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