Activities Sanriku Fireworks Competition 2025 Mid Oct The Sanriku Fireworks Competition brings 23 different fireworks companies to Iwate Prefecture to show off their skills in the pyrotechnics..
Festivals Hanamaki Souminsai 2026 Friday - Jan 2nd The Hanamaki Souminsai is held every year on January 2nd at the Koshio shrine on Mount Koshio.
Food Miyako Pacific Cod Festival 2026 Late Jan The Miyako Pacific Cod Festival presents an opportunity to try this fish served in various ways, including as fish and chips and..
Culture Iwate Snow Festival 2026 Early - Mid Feb The Iwate Snow Festival is held at the Makiba area in Koiwai Farm every February, and known as one of Tohoku's 5 Great Snow..
Activities Shizukuishi Winter Festa 2026 Late Jan - Mid Feb If you're looking for some family-friendly fun this February, the Shizukuishi Winter Festa at Iwate's Koiwai Farm is worth..
Culture Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu 2026 Mid Feb A winter water purification ceremony, participants strip down to only a loin cloth. Next they face several challenges to show bravery..
Activities Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival 2026 Early - Late Apr Each year from around mid April to early-May, Iwate's Kitakami Tenshochi Park is home to a cherry blossom festival that celebrates..
Culture Iwate Coffee Festival 2026 Mid May Coffee lovers visiting Tohoku have something special to look forward to this spring: the return of the Iwate Coffee Festival, which..