


Chagu-chagu-umako festival, pray for a good health of horses

Hitaka-hibuse festival, 300 year history in Iwate

The trial of sitting in zazen (Zen meditation) at Motsu temple

Never has an empty bowl until you say stop! Wanko-soba, local soba noodle served continuously, is the style of Hanamaki and Morioka district in Iwate.

Water splash festival praying for fire prevention, good health and safety of the family, has 350 years history.

Stone walls of Morioka castle
