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Hanamaki is the hometown of famed children's writer Kenji Miyazawa. The Miyazawa Ken…

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In the spring, Takamatsu no Ike Pond is bathed in the beautiful cherry blossoms that sur…

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Gokusui no En recreates a Heian period poetry game, and involves poets dressed in Heian …

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At an altitude of 730ⅿ above sea level, surrounded by silence. Looking up at the sky fro…

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The legend of water sprites, known as kappa, showing themselves to humans can be found i…

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Kaiunbashi Bridge (literally “Good Fortune Bridge”) spans the Kitakami River…

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The "Cultural Heritage of Hiraizumi" was registered as a World Heritage Site i…

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This festival has over 420 years of history and is held in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefectu…

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The Tono Folktale Museum is a facility that can be enjoyed by both adults and children. …

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The city of Kuji was the setting of the NHK TV series Ama-chan, which aired from April 1…

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The history of wanko soba dates back more than 380 years. It is said that when Lord Tosh…

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As the leaves change color in autumn along the road that leads to Chusonji, the temple g…

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The northernmost ama, who became famous in the NHK morning TV series ""Amachan…

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Morioka Handi-Works Square has three zones. In addition to the ""handmade work…

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Powder riding in Daikoku-mori (around the former Hachimantai ski resort) using Hachimant…

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The tour takes participants through a private forest while riding in a tractor-pulled pa…

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Every year from mid-January to late March, Lake Gandoko is full of people enjoying fishi…

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Located on National Route 283, its impressive wind turbine makes it the perfect place to…

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Kitakami City in Iwate Prefecture has many folk entertainment groups and abounds with ac…

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Iwate-grown apples have a reputation for their beautiful color, crisp texture, and refre…

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One of the most famous tourist attractions in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, is Kappa Fuchi. It…

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Oshuku Onsen boasts a history of 450 years. This scenic spot is just a few minutes&rsquo…

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It is a culture unique to this region, born from the "spirit of hospitality" h…

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Mt. Iwate, the highest peak in Iwate Prefecture with a height of 2,038 meters above sea …

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The Amihari Observation Lift is very popular at the Amihari Onsen Ski Resort since a var…

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The Kamaishi Unosumai Memorial Stadium was used as a venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.…

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Kenji Miyazawa was a talented writer with accomplishments in a wide range of fields incl…

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This is the only surviving samurai residence in Morioka, where Morioka-born poet, Takubo…

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Denshoen Park is an open-air museum that is dedicated to the ordinary lives of the peopl…

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The Hanamaki Matsuri (festival) is held every September and boasts a history of more tha…

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In this highly unusual festival held during the intense cold of February, men who are co…

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Treat yourself to an extra special morning on the beautiful Jodogahama beach. Tuck in to…

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