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Sep 1, 20243 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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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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Aug 5, 20211 min read
The Demon Corpse Bus Stop, 'Onishigai'
鬼死骸 There once was a village named Onishigai (meaning demon corpse) in Ichinoseki. The horrifying place name was renamed by the local...
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May 13, 20213 min read
Mokusa Swords
In Ichinoseki, the Mokusakaji sword-smiths made Mokusa Swords which are said to be an indispensable part of the Japanese sword's origins.
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Sep 4, 20203 min read
The Museum of Stones and Kenji (Ishi to Kenji)
石と賢治のミュージアム On Miyazawa Kenji This museum is dedicated to professional agronomist, teacher, geologist, philosopher, activist, poet, and...
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May 14, 20201 min read
Tozan Washi
東山和紙 ‘Washi‘ is traditional Japanese paper made with plant fibers. The 800 year history of Tozan Washi of Higashiyama, Ichinoseki,...
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Dec 3, 20191 min read
Ichinoseki City Museum
一関市博物館 Get to know the history, local features and the great achievements of highly renowned predecessors of Ichinoseki. The main...
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Jan 1, 20193 min read
Kyoya Somemonoten (Dye House)
京屋染物店 Introduction to Kyoya Kyoya Dye House is one of the few remaining traditional dye houses in Japan which can provide everything from...
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