National Mochi Festival in Ichinoseki
Best show-case of Ichinoseki's amazing and diverse Mochi Culture. This event brings local mochi enthusiasts and those from all over Japan.
top of page
Search
Jul 281 min read
Ichinoseki National Craft Beer Festival 2024
The Ichinoseki National Craft Beer Festival is an annual summer festival held in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture.
Apr 122 min read
Organic Restaurant Tills
Nestled in the rolling hills of Ark Tategamori Farm, Ichinoseki, is Tills, an organic buffet-style eatery. It's the first accredited...
Apr 11 min read
The three Roadside Stations of Ichinoseki
Ichinoseki is blessed with three roadside stations, all with their own quirks! Kawasaki Michinoeki, Genbi Michinoeki and Murone Michinoeki
Nov 13, 20232 min read
Shoeidoh
松栄堂 The wondrous world of 'wagashi' The word 'wagashi' derives of 'wa' meaning Japanese and 'kashi' meaning sweets. Wagashi is often...
Aug 3, 20212 min read
Fantastic mochi and where to find them
For an introduction to mochi culture in Ichinoseki: (Part 1 is here) Ichinoseki/Hiraizumi boasts the largest consumption of mochi in all...
Jul 6, 20202 min read
Kurikoma Chaya (café and stay)
栗駒茶屋 Driving up toward one of my favorite trailheads, Sukawa Course of Mt. Kurikoma, I noticed flags with a stylish logo popping up along...
Jun 22, 20202 min read
Ichinoseki's 'western veggie' project
Originally written for the Kitakami Times: https://www.iwate-ilc.jp/eng/ktimes/a-vegetable-project-to-welcome-the-ilc/ In 2013, the...
Mar 11, 20201 min read
Murone's Karaage Chicken - rated the best in Japan!
からあげ家奥州いわい How does a bite of juicy, tender chicken fried in a flavorsome yet delicate batter sound? In 2018, Murone Karaage Chicken won...
Sep 1, 20193 min read
Ichinoseki is famous for 'mochi'
一関のもち文化 Have you tried mochi before? Have you eaten mochi outside of a New Year celebration? Have you had JUST mochi as a main meal? Have...
Apr 1, 20192 min read
Basie
ベイシー Originally written for the Kitakami Times (additional information added) Renowned artists from around the globe including Count...
Jan 22, 20195 min read
Sekinoichi
世嬉の一 Sekinoichi is the prime place to experience some of the best brewed sake and beer that Iwate has to offer. At the Kuramoto...
Jan 21, 20193 min read
Ichinoseki Omiyage (Souvenirs)
SNACKS The following is a list of some the most famous souvenirs in Ichinoseki. *If you have severe allergies, make sure to double check...
Aug 9, 20181 min read
Polano - Gelato!
ポラーノ Take a break at the cute little road-side gelato shop in Genbi, Ichinoseki! Choose from 20 flavors of gelato at any season. The milk...
Jul 11, 20181 min read
Kakko-ya at Genbikei
郭公屋 Overlook stunning Genbikei Gorge as you devour some delicious dango at Kakko-ya. 'Flying dango' is one of the main attractions of...
bottom of page