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Sep 142 min read

The Ichinoseki-Hiraizumi Hot Air Balloon Festival 2024

The Hot Air Balloon Honda Grand Prix is one of the hottest hot air balloon competitions in Japan! Top pilots gather to take to the Tohoku...

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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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May 144 min read

Mt. Murone - hiking, horse riding, camping and more!

Near the peak of the 895m tall mountain, there’s a 360-degree panoramic view extending to the Pacific Ocean.

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Feb 14 min read

The Daito Water Throwing Festival -

大東小原水かけまつり In the dead of winter, some brave men run through the streets of Daito in Ichinoseki half-naked while being splashed with...

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Dec 9, 20232 min read

Genbikei

厳美渓 Genbikei, a designated National Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument, is a delightful sight at any time of year. It's no wonder that...

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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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Jun 1, 20233 min read

Geibikei　

猊鼻渓 Gently cruise along the Satestu River where a dreamy world awaits. A calm, natural space with each season bringing transformation to...

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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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Aug 27, 20191 min read

POKÉMON with YOU Train

The train connects Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture to Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture with some fun stops along the way. This Pikachu themed train

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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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