Dec 17, 20232 min readTategamori Ark Farm, where food is life館ヶ森アーク牧場 Situated atop the hills of Fujisawa, this magnificent farm has a striking resemblance to the outskirts of Munich, as noted by...
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...
Jun 1, 20233 min readGeibikei 猊鼻渓 Gently cruise along the Satestu River where a dreamy world awaits. A calm, natural space with each season bringing transformation to...
Aug 5, 20211 min readThe 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...
Sep 4, 20203 min readThe 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...
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...
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...