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.
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The Day of the Second Kamaishi Naval Bombardment (Iwate Prefecture) At the end of the Pacific War, the Allied fleets of the United States and the British Navy bombarded the Nippon Steel Kamaishi Steel Works in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, with two naval bombardments...
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Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival Period (Aomori Prefecture) The Goshogawara Tachineputa is a summer festival held every year from August 4th to August 8th in Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture. The floats are approximately 23 meters tall...
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Akita Kanto Festival (Akita Prefecture) The Akita Kanto Festival is held every year from August 3rd to 6th in Akita City, Akita Prefecture. The festival features the Neburi float, which is said to ward off midsummer illnesses and evil spirits...
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Aomori Nebuta Festival (Aomori Prefecture) The Aomori Nebuta Festival is held every year from August 2nd to 7th in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. It is one of the most popular summer festivals held throughout the Tohoku region...
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Morioka Sansa Odori Festival (Iwate Prefecture) Morioka Sansa Odori is a festival held annually from August 1st to 4th in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. It is one of the summer festivals held throughout the Tohoku region.
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Akita Inu Designation as a National Monument (Akita Prefecture) On July 31, 1931, nine Akita dogs were designated as a national natural monument under the name "Akita Inu." This designation marked the beginning of the breed's status as a "Japanese dog.".
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...
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The First Naval Bombardment of Kamaishi (Iwate Prefecture) At the end of the Pacific War, two naval bombardments were launched by the Allied fleets of the United States and the British Navy against the Nippon Steel Corporation's Kamaishi Steel Works in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture.
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.
