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Land of Kenji Miyazawa. Famous for the World Heritage Golden Hall of Chuson-ji Temple, the rugged Sanriku coastline, and wanko soba.

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๐Ÿ“ Articles about Iwate

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Binn Don and Sanriku Sea Urchin, Ocean Jewels in a Jar

Sea urchin and seafood packed into a jar and poured over rice, Miyakos binn don delivers rโ€ฆ

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Gourmet๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Iwate Shorthorn Wagyu, Lean Beef with Deep Flavor

Raised by grazing on summer hills and returning to the village in winter, Iwate shorthorn โ€ฆ

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onsen๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Osawa Onsen: Hot Spring Guide & Visitor Access (Iwate)

Famous for its riverside open-air bath facing the Toyosawa River, this thatched-roof healiโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Ganryu Shrine, Where Dragons Are Carved into a Great Rock of Tono

A hidden Tono power spot where a 54 meter giant rock rises behind the shrine, its face saiโ€ฆ

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Power Spot๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Tannaisan Shrine, an Ancient Sanctuary of the Arahabaki Deity in Hanamaki

An ancient Hanamaki shrine said to be founded by a disciple of the great monk Kukai, drawiโ€ฆ

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Architecture๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Instagram-Worthy Buildings and Townscapes in Iwate

Across Iwate Prefecture, beautiful buildings and townscapes await the camera.โ€ฆ

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Food & Souvenirs๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Photogenic Gourmet and Souvenir Picks in Iwate

Iwate is full of "photogenic gourmet" food that makes you want to reach for your camera!โ€ฆ

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Instagrammable Shrines๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

5 Photogenic Power Spots in Iwate

Iwate Prefecture is home to shrines and temples of breathtaking beauty scattered throughouโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐Ÿ‚ Autumn

Iwate Autumn Foliage: Matsukawa Gorge, Mt. Hayachine & Koromogawa

When autumn arrives slowly on the great land of Tohoku, Iwate transforms into another worlโ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Iwate Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Iwate. Spring sakura viewing guide witโ€ฆ

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Rainy Day Spots๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Rainy Day in Iwate: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Iwate! Discover top indoor attractions including ็››ๅฒกๅธ‚ๅ†…ๆญดๅฒๆ–ฝ่จญ, โ€ฆ

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Seasonal Picks๐ŸŒธ Spring

Hachimantai Dragon Eye: The Mystical Melting Snowfield Eye Lake

Kagami Pond on the Hachimantai Plateau straddling Iwate and Akita reveals a phenomenon calโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Nanbu Ironware: 400 Years of Craftsmanship in Morioka's Dark Beauty

Nanbu ironware produced around Morioka is Iwate's traditional craft with over 400 years ofโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Kunohe Castle and Nanbu Clan History: Northern Tohoku Fortress That Resisted Toyotomi Forces

Kunohe Castle in Ninohe was besieged by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's massive army in the 1591 "Kunโ€ฆ

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Sightseeing๐Ÿ—พ All seasons

Morioka Jajamen: Morioka's Hidden Specialty of Boiled Noodles Mixed with Special Meat Miso

Jajamen โ€” one of Morioka's Three Great Noodles โ€” is a unique Morioka B-class dish rooted iโ€ฆ

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Festival/Eventโ˜€๏ธ Summer

Esashi Jinka: Folk Song and Dance Conveying Nanbu's Refinement and Grace

Esashi Jinka is a folk song and dance from the Esashi district of Oshu, Iwate, continuing โ€ฆ