Food

Sep 131 min read

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.

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Sep 13 min read

Ichinoseki's deep-routed mochi culture and Cuisine

一関のもち文化 Ichinoseki is Japan's mochi-mecca. Have you tried mochi before? Have you eaten mochi outside of a New Year celebration? Have you...

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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.

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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...

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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

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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...

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Aug 3, 20232 min read

Fantastic mochi and where to find them

For an introduction to mochi culture in Ichinoseki: (Part 1 is here) Ichinoseki/Hiraizumi is renowned for having the highest mochi...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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