Culture Seaweed and Sightseeing in Iwate Veronica Carnevale Iwate is Japan’s second largest prefecture area-wise and is located in the country’s northeastern Tohoku region. In this massi..
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..
Food Iwate: Food Guide Japan Travel Iwate is renowned for its top quality dairy products, beef, seafood, and noodle dishes.
Culture Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival 2025 Early Jun Held on the second Saturday of June every year, the Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival is an event intended to worship Sozen-sama, the..
Activities Shizukuishi Winter Festa 2025 Jan 25th - Feb 16th If you're looking for some family-friendly fun this February, the Shizukuishi Winter Festa at Iwate's Koiwai Farm is worth..
Culture Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House Malcome Larcens Takuboku Ishikawa was one of the earliest poets of the Meiji era. In his short life he published quite a few books and manuscripts...
20 Culture Kitakami Oni House Malcome Larcens This museum is dedicated to keep alive the monster (Oni) culture of Japan. All throughout Japan there are some festivals dedicated..
Culture Iwate’s Greatest Charm is … Serena Ogawa A visit to this northern prefecture will lead you to new experiences.