Nov 13, 20232 min readShoeidoh 松栄堂 The wondrous world of 'wagashi' The word 'wagashi' derives of 'wa' meaning Japanese and 'kashi' meaning sweets. Wagashi is often...
Aug 20, 20202 min readIchinoseki Library一関図書館 Ichinoseki Library, conveniently located 5mins on foot from Ichinoseki Station's west exit, provides a relaxed environment for...
Jul 6, 20202 min readKurikoma 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...
Apr 1, 20192 min readBasie 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 readSekinoichi 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...
Jul 11, 20181 min readKakko-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...