đ Articles about Iwate
Iwate Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Iwate. Spring sakura viewing guide witâĻ
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Discover Iwate''s unique local cuisine including ããããã°. A food lover''s guide to the best âĻ
Rainy Day in Iwate: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Iwate! Discover top indoor attractions including įå˛Ąå¸å æ´å˛æŊč¨, âĻ
Iwate Food Guide: Wanko Soba, Jajamen & Morioka Reimen
Morioka's three great noodles â the interactive wanko soba, the miso-topped jajamen and thâĻ
Hachimantai Dragon Eye: The Mystical Melting Snowfield Eye Lake
Kagami Pond on the Hachimantai Plateau straddling Iwate and Akita reveals a phenomenon calâĻ
Morioka Reimen: Springy Korean-Inspired Cold Noodles with Customizable Heat
Morioka Reimen, one of Morioka's three great noodles, features exceptionally springy KoreaâĻ
Jodogahama Beach: Paradise of White Rocks and Sapphire Waters on the Sanriku Coast
Jodogahama in Miyako City is a signature Sanriku scenic spot where white rhyolite rocks anâĻ
Chagu Chagu Umakko: Festival of Workhorse Horses Adorned in Colorful Ceremonial Trappings
Held the second Saturday of June, Chagu Chagu Umakko is a thanksgiving parade for workhorsâĻ
Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura: 2km Cherry Blossom Promenade at Japan's Top Three Blossom Site
Kitakami Tenshochi â one of Japan's top three cherry blossom sites â features about 10,000âĻ
Hanamaki of Miyazawa Kenji: The Utopian Ihatov and the Poet's World
Hanamaki, birthplace of poet Miyazawa Kenji known for "Night on the Galactic Railroad" andâĻ
Kuji Amber: World-Class Amber Deposits Holding 90-Million-Year-Old Light
Kuji, Iwate, is one of the world's premier amber producing regions. Amber formed from 90-mâĻ
Kamaishi's Miracle and Reconstruction: Life-Saving Preparation for the "Unexpected"
Kamaishi suffered devastating damage in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, but disasterâĻ
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 ofâĻ
Rikuzentakata Miracle Pine: Symbol of Hope and Memory of the Great Disaster
The single "Miracle Pine" that survived alone from a 70,000-tree pine grove when the 2011 âĻ
Hashino Iron Mine: Japan's Oldest Western-Style Blast Furnace Ruins â World Heritage Site
Hashino Iron Mine in Kamaishi holds Japan's oldest Western-style blast furnace ruins from âĻ
Morioka Ishiwarizakura: 360-Year-Old Cherry Tree Splitting Through Granite
The Ishiwarizakura cherry tree in Morioka District Court grows from a crack in a 1.35m graâĻ
Ichinoseki Mochi Culture: A Special Food Culture Celebrating with Mochi from New Year to Bon
The Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi region has over 390 varieties of mochi dishes, with a unique âĻ
Shizukuishi Ski Resort and Shizukuishi Winter: Prestigious Ski Resort with Mt. Iwate Views
Shizukuishi Ski Resort near Morioka is a storied ski resort known for majestic views of MtâĻ
Tanohata Village and Kitayamazaki: Hidden Sanriku Gem with 200m Sheer Cliffs
Kitayamazaki in Tanohata Village, Iwate, is a signature Sanriku scenic spot where 200m-higâĻ
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 "KunâĻ
Morioka Jajamen: Morioka's Hidden Specialty of Boiled Noodles Mixed with Special Meat Miso
Jajamen â one of Morioka's Three Great Noodles â is a unique Morioka B-class dish rooted iâĻ
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 âĻ
Oshu Esashi Japanese Swords and Nanbu Ironware: Traditional Crafts of the Iron Capital
Oshu City (former Esashi/Mizusawa area) flourished as an iron-producing region since antiqâĻ
Hiraizumi Konjikido â The Golden Hall of World Heritage Chuson-ji
Marvel at the breathtaking Golden Hall of Chuson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi, a UNESCO World HeâĻ
Sanriku Coast and Jodogahama â The Blue and White of a Rias Shoreline
Discover the dramatic Sanriku rias coastline and the stunning white rocks of Jodogahama, aâĻ
Tono Kappa Legend and Folklore Village Tour
Explore the mystical Tono basin in Iwate, a land of kappa water sprites, zashiki-warashi hâĻ
Chuson-ji Temple â The Shining World Heritage of Hiraizumi
Visit the magnificent Chuson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous fâĻ
Sanriku Coast and Goishi Beach â Dramatic Cliffs and Strange Rocks of Iwate
Explore the wild Sanriku coastline and Goishi Beach, where dramatic sea cliffs and bizarreâĻ
Challenge Wanko Soba! Experiencing the Food Culture of Morioka
Take on the famous wanko soba challenge in Morioka, where waiters continuously refill yourâĻ
Mt. Hayachine â The Heavenly Power of Iwate's Sacred Peak
Climb Mt. Hayachine, Iwate's revered spiritual mountain, home to rare alpine flowers and pâĻ
Chuson-ji â The World Heritage Temple of Hiraizumi's Golden Culture
Discover Chuson-ji's stunning Golden Hall and temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage siteâĻ
Ryusendo Cave â One of Japan's Three Great Caves with a Mystical Underground Lake
Explore Ryusendo, one of Japan's three great limestone caves, featuring an impossibly blueâĻ