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Kitakami River Rubber Boat Race 2024
An annual rubber race down the Kitakami River in Morioka. You can enter as a competitor or simply as a slow cruise down the river..
Culture
Morioka's Sansa Odori 2024
The Morioka Sansa Odori is held every year August 1st-4th. In addition to being the world's largest taiko drum gathering, ..
Iwate Top 10
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![Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls]( "Mt Megami and Shiraito Falls")
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![Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House]( "Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House")
3Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House
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![Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City]( "Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City")
4Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City
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![The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine]( "The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine")
5The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine
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![Resilience and Hope]( "Resilience and Hope")
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![Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park]( "Sakura Season at Iwate's Takamatsu Park")
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9Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"
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![Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival]( "Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival")
1Kitakami Tenshochi Sakura Festival
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![Iwate: Food Guide]( "Iwate: Food Guide")
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![Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu]( "Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu")
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![Sanriku Fireworks Competition]( "Sanriku Fireworks Competition")
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![The Hanamaki Festival]( "The Hanamaki Festival")
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![Morioka Autumn Festival]( "Morioka Autumn Festival")
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![Iwate Snow Festival]( "Iwate Snow Festival")
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9The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
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10Chagu Chagu Umakko Festival
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![Akitakomagatake in Fall Colours]( "Akitakomagatake in Fall Colours")
3Akitakomagatake in Fall Colours
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![Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House]( "Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House")
4Takuboku Ishikawa and the Honeymoon House
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![Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi]( "Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi")
5Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi
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![Kitakami Oni House]( "Kitakami Oni House")
6Kitakami Oni House
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![Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …]( "Iwate’s Greatest Charm is …")
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![Mt. Eboshi in Fall]( "Mt. Eboshi in Fall")
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![Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"]( "Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"")
9Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Japan"
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Where to eat in Morioka
Japanese
The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge
Amber MezbourianWanko soba represents Iwate’s most famous (and possibly only) food challenge. The aim is to consume as many small bowls of noo..
Food
The Best Bread in Morioka
Justin VelgusFukuda Pan Bakery is the most popular bakery in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. It large numbers of locals and tourists for its fluffy..
Japanese
Hot Jaja, Morioka
Justin VelgusHot Jaja is a restaurant specializing in Jajamen noodles. Located right in front of JR Morioka Station, it's the perfect p..
Places to stay in Morioka
Accommodation
Hotel Metropolitan Morioka
Bridget YeSituated in the heart of Morioka, at the source of the city’s animated pulse, is Hotel Metropolitan Morioka.
Latest Morioka Reports
Culture
The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
Scott BrauseNanbu Tekki is the name of traditional Iwate cast ironware. Genuine cast iron cookware from this region of Japan is born of a 900-year..
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Best Cherry Blossom Sites in Iwate
Malcome LarcensMid to late April is the time to watch cherry blossoms in Iwate
Activities
A Taste of Iwate
Malcome LarcensA little sample of some of the great things to do in Iwate.