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

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Kindaichi Onsen, located in Ninohe in northern Iwate, is said to have been discovered in…

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Mount Hachimantai is a mountainous plateau rising 1,613m above sea level stretching over…

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

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

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

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

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A theme park-type factory where visitors can see the craftsmanship of potters up close.D…

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The clear air during winter allows for views that can only be seen at this time of year.…

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

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National Park Hachimantai! Go see frozen Nanataki Falls at the entrance to the Mt. Iwate…

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The Kuji region is known as Japan's largest amber-producing area. The Kuji Amber Mus…

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The Sanriku Railway, also known locally as Santetsu, runs north-south along the coast of…

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The Kosode Coastline is lined with cliffs and rocky reefs that have the oldest stratum i…

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Enjoy a thrilling go-kart ride at San Marino GP, a kart circuit produced by the owner of…

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HANAMAKI TOY MUSEUM opened in July 2020 on the second floor of the Marukan Building, a l…

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Polaris off-road vehicles hold the largest market share for four-wheel buggies in the Un…

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

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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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Shizukuishi Ski Resort boasts a wide variety of slopes, including a 4.5-kilometer long s…

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Located in a renovated sake brewery from the Taisho period, this museum displays equipme…

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

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An Edohiganzakura cherry tree is growing within the premises of the district courthouse …

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Saikaen is one of the best farms in Hachimantai for tasting strawberries and enjoying fl…

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The Nakatsugawa River is a symbol of Morioka that flows right beside Morioka Castle Rema…

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Walking along Kakkonda Gorge and coming out of Takinoue Tunnel, the stunning Torigoe Fal…

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The Fujiwara Festival is held every spring and autumn in the World Heritage town of Hira…

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

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

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After meeting up with a local guide at Ichinoseki Station, the first event on the tour i…

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An exhilarating cruise on a "sappa boat" (a small rock boat) operated by local…