Activities Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race 2025 Sunday - Jul 6th An annual rubber race down the Kitakami River in Morioka. You can enter as a competitor or simply as a slow cruise down the river..
Culture Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival 2025 Aug 1st - Aug 3rd The Kitakami Michinoku Geino Festival is held each year on the first weekend of August
Culture Morioka's Sansa Odori 2025 Aug 1st - Aug 4th The Morioka Sansa Odori is held every year August 1st-4th. In addition to being the world's largest taiko drum gathering, ..
Culture The Hanamaki Festival 2025 Early - Mid Sep The Hanamaki festival is held on the second Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of September each year. It features drum and shamisen playing..
Shopping Ohasama Wine Festival 2025 Mid Sep Ohasama Wine Festival in Iwate, come and enjoy good wine and good food
Culture Morioka Autumn Festival 2025 Mid Sep Each year in September, the streets of Morioka come alive to celebrate the arrival of Autumn. The Morioka Aki Matsuri of the Morioka..
Culture Japan Mochi Festival 2025 Mid Oct Mochi is one of Japan's most popular foods, and it's also one of the most versatile – it can be enjoyed in various way..