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Rock On Iwate - Iwate PR and Communications in English

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Address: 内丸10－ 1, Morioka-shi, Iwate, 020-0023, JP
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We serve up information on Iwate’s awesome food, sightseeing, culture, products, and breathtaking scenic views, along with information coming from the Iwate Prefectural Government.

08/12/2024

Just a short walk up from the Mt. Iwate Yakehashiri lava flows🌋, you’ll find the Yakehashiri International Exchange Village⛺️🏡🌄♨️, offering a variety of services for any type of traveler.

If you just need a quick and tasty meal😋🥢🍴, the restaurant inside is serving up classic dishes making full use of local ingredients. You can try ramen 🍥🍜with famous Hachimantai mushrooms and karaage encased in bamboo charcoal that mimics 😁the volcanic rocks found at the lava flows!

If you have more time to spare, you can relax at their sauna and bathhouse🧖💆‍♂️, and if you’re staying for even longer, they have cottages and an open camping area⛺️! There’s also an observatory complete with a telescope for those interested in stargazing⭐️🪐 at night.

02/12/2024

Take a step back in time to the aftermath of a volcanic eruption🌋! After Mt. Iwate erupted in 1732, the lava cooled and hardened into the black rocks you see here. The scenery as it was 300 years ago is almost completely preserved to this day, as it is extremely difficult for plants to grow🌋⚡️.

This is the Mt. Iwate Yakehashiri lava flows in Hachimantai City, designated as a special natural monument by the national government in 1952. The accompanying 1 km trail allows you to walk through the volcanic rocks while admiring the close-up view of Mt. Iwate. The trail is beginner-friendly and can be completed by children too, so no hiking experience is necessary👟👣! Just make sure you have proper footwear, as the path is made up of small volcanic rocks that may make it difficult to walk smoothly😁.

29/11/2024

In Iwate, it’s gotten much cooler🌬😊, and the vibrant autumn leaves 🍁🍂have fallen as we wait to welcome winter. Here’s a quick recap of the scenery last month in Hachimantai, famous for its beautiful fall colors.

Spots such as the Iwate Prefectural Citizens’ Forest and Matsukawa Gorge (pictured below📸) are free to stop by and have stunning landscapes that showcase the vast beauty of nature🤩🌿🌳, so please visit next year when fall rolls back around!

We hope you were able to enjoy this year’s short yet gorgeous autumn✨, and stay warm out there!🧤🧣

25/11/2024

If you ever eat mushrooms grown in Iwate🍄🍄, they’re from this horse farm 🐎🐎in Hachimantai.

That’s right, horse farm. Geofarm Hachimantai connects horses🐴, mushroom🍄s, and more in a sustainable way- they take in retired racehorses and provide them with a comfortable life, while using their manure and straw bedding to raise and cultivate mushrooms.

Grown in the Geofarm’s cool and dry environment, these delicious hand-picked mushrooms are highly rated by famous chefs, and have a variety of different uses: raw in salads, baked on pizzas, cooked in stir-fries and pastas and more! Geofarm Hachimantai is also creating their very own dog food using their mushrooms, so our furry friends too can enjoy the rich nutrients and deep flavor as well🤩.

After the mushrooms are cultivated, the used soil beds are turned into compost that supports the growth of crops, which support the horses’ diets… and the cycle continues🌿. If you’re interested in their story or just want to buy some mushrooms, visit their website today!

https://geo-farm.com/

18/11/2024

Meet Tetsutaro Shiga, owner of the sporting goods store “Shiga Sports” 🎾⚾️🏈🏀🏓⛳️and Miyako City’s very own trail angel🎙!

Miyako City in Iwate Prefecture is a coastal town ⛱🚶‍♀️🚶🚶‍♂️right next to the Michinoku Coastal Trail, a 1000+ km coastal hiking trail in the northeastern Tohoku region that runs from Hachinohe City in Aomori Prefecture to Soma City in Fukushima Prefecture. Hikers who attempt this long trail will need to restock supplies and equipment along the way🎒🌊, and as a trail angel, Shiga provides all this and more. He tells travelers the latest local information, shares recommended trail goods, and introduces Miyako’s beauty to them. According to an interview with Shiga, he hopes to keep the trail beginner-friendly and for people from all over the world to enjoy the spectacular views.

For the full interview with Shiga, please click the link below!

https://www.pref.iwate.jp/engan/miya_chiiki/1014023/1078292/index.html

Please come and try hiking on the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail next year once all the snow melts! Beginners can rest easy- trail angels like Shiga are here to guide your path.

　

04/11/2024

It’s that time of year 🤩🍂where beautiful fall colors will be on full display all throughout Japan🍂.
For Iwate, the peak is expected to occur around the end of this month, so hurry on over before the leaves have fallen🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️💨!

And what better way to enjoy the scenery than from an old samurai residence? If you thought that first picture was stunning✨, think about how it would look when fall is in full swing! This is the Omatsuzawake Samurai Residence, located in Kanegasaki, Iwate. Nowadays, it’s open as a stylish restaurant🍴🥢😋 serving up a blend of traditional and modern Japanese set meals, desserts, and more.

The atmosphere is immaculate, from the garden path leading to the residence to the lighting and style of the restaurant’s eating area. If you’re looking to enjoy lunch in style and take some impressive pictures🍂📸, it’s safe to say you’ve found your next fall destination🚉✈️🚙!

28/10/2024

🍂🍂🍂With its close proximity to Lake Kinshuko and other rivers🏞, you’ll likely be stopping in the town of Nishiwaga in Iwate for its autumn views🍁😃. But before leaving for your next destination or returning home, how about a quick hot springs trip?

The JR Hotto Yuda station 🚉in Nishiwaga is a stop on the Kitakami line🛤, which runs from Kitakami in Iwate to Akita. Inside, there’s a hot springs bath featuring a traffic light 🚦🚦🚦 that alerts guests to when trains are approaching. But what if you’re not feeling up to the full hot springs experience or you don’t quite have the time? Hotto Yuda station also features a unique hot springs foot bath that anyone from first-timers to onsen aficionados can easily enjoy🤩🦶.

Don’t get cold feet- stop by and take the plunge (or dip) next time you’re in Nishiwaga!

21/10/2024

As you approach Lake Kinshuko, a massive dam comes into view⛲️⛲️⛲️! This dam was built to reduce the accumulation of sediment flowing into the rivers, and from July to October, when the water level is low, a magnificent curtain of waterfalls flow from the dam to the lake below.

Guess what- you can actually walk through this dam, right behind the waterfalls! Feel the misty spray and the roar of the water crashing below as you take the exhilarating path to the opposite shore. If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to see a shimmering rainbow 🌈🌊🌊near the waterfalls! The dam also has light-up events at night🌃, such as turning the waterfalls into a neon rainbow🌈 in July.

If you’re already in Nishiwaga for the autumn views🍁🍂, make sure you block off some time to visit Lake Kinshuko’s dam🏞!

14/10/2024

While you’re driving🚙 through Iwate and enjoying the beautiful views😇, be sure to make full use of the roadside stations🛣 along the way!

This is the Lake Kinshu roadside station, located in Nishiwaga Town. Right outside the building🏢, you get a breathtaking, expansive view of Lake Kinshu🏞, and once you step inside, the welcoming atmosphere almost makes you feel like you’ve returned home after a long journey.

This roadside station is no mere rest stop- there’s a restaurant open for lunch🍴🍴 and various local products for sale🛍, such as various honeys (tasting available!) 🍯and a special refreshing and fluffy yogurt made from milk produced🐄🐄 in Yuda, a region in Nishiwaga. You’ll also notice that most patrons are holding a cone of soft cream- it’s made from that same Yuda milk, with a delicate sweet creaminess and a pleasant aftertaste that locals and travelers alike can’t get enough of🍦🍦. Make sure to grab one

30/09/2024

You’ve definitely heard of sake before🍶🍶. You might’ve even tried it before. But how about…liqueur made from traditional Japanese herbs? How about black tea liqueur or fruit blend liqueurs🍓🍊?

Introducing K.S.P, a one-of-a-kind brewery creating all that and more! Located in Kanegasaki, a town in Iwate known for its traditional samurai residences and stunning nature views, the S in K.S.P stands for sustainability because they’re taking it to the next level. Over 30 different kinds of herbs, in addition to various trees, fruits, and vegetables are grown in-house, which are all used in the production of their original drinks🌱🌿🍃.

This innovation is on full display in all of their products. There’s the Waka collection, inspired by the four seasons, and each liqueur is made from a blend of fruits, vegetables, and herbs that flourish in that season. As we welcome fall here in Iwate, why not try a glass of “Minori,” the Waka collection’s autumn liqueur? It boasts a rich, fruity flavor from the Iwate apples and a pleasantly bitter finish from the shiso and roasted green tea, perfect for relaxing during these crisp fall nights✨🍂.

If you’re interested in the Waka collection, K.S.P's commitment to ingredients, or any other drinks mentioned, feel free to visit their website ( https://www.kspyakusou.com/ )!　

24/09/2024

While in Iwate, you’re always going to be close to small cities🏢🏙 and nature🌳🌳, which is quite different from places like Tokyo with endless skyscrapers.

With that being said, why not take a moment to catch your breath and look up at the vast, clear sky while you’re here? This is Kuji, a coastal city in the northeastern part of Iwate, also famous for being the largest producer of amber in all of Japan. Here are some pictures of Kuji on a nice fine day🤩👓, taken from the observation deck in the city’s Amber Hall!

The aptly named Amber Hall functions as Kuji’s cultural hub and is easily recognized by its striking architecture. It’s also been running on 100% CO2-free renewable energy ⚡️ produced by the city’s hydroelectric plant since 2020, thanks to the Amarine Green Denki initiative!

16/09/2024

Did you know that these cliffs were made over 140 million ago when shifts in the tectonic plates pushed this piece of land up🌊🌊🌊?

Found in the peaceful village of Tanohata, these pristine views are recognized domestically as natural views untouched by the human society🤓. Visitors can drive long the Michinoku Coastal Trail (and the new Sanriku Highway!) to find these cliffs and enjoy the sounds of the wave crashing into the cliffs🔊🌊, or the sounds of the cormorants who use the area as their nesting grounds.

If you want to take a step back from the fast pace of life😌, this is just the place for you!

09/09/2024

Did you grow up with Hello Kitty? Can’t get enough of all things Sanrio?

Then this is your sign to make your way down to the Iwate Museum of Art in Morioka, where the 60th Anniversary Sanrio Exhibition “The Beginning of Kawaii” will be held until October 6th! Pose for pictures with cutouts of your favorite characters, learn how Sanrio’s philosophy made it the icon of Japanese kawaii culture, and take a trip down memory lane as you stroll through colorful displays.

And the best part…? They have a gift shop full of exclusive goods, so make sure to grab your merch before the end of the exhibit!

#サンリオ展

02/09/2024

Back with the Pokémon Manhole Cover series, here we have Kunohe😁!

This design is based off of Odode-sama, a mythical half owl-half human being who was said to be able to predict fortune, weather and illness and speak the human language💁‍♂️🦉.💁‍♂️🦉.
The people in this area often pay respect to Odode-sama at one of the many waterfalls in the mountainous region, not dissimilar to the manhole cover you see above🛣.

26/08/2024

It’s already the end of the month! Oh how time flies...

Here’s a quick video of what happened here in Morioka on the first day of the month: Sansa Festival! These are the top batters: the Miss Sansa and Drum Ensemble. You might’ve seen them do the offering ceremony in one of our previous posts, but here’s the video of them strutting their stuff out on the main streets of Morioka!

It was a blast of a festival and if you attended, we’re glad to have had you here! For those who missed out, don’t worry, it’ll be back bigger and better next year~ Stay tuned!

29/07/2024

The other day, the famous Miss Sansa (the official Sansa promotion team!) and the Sansa ensemble paid respect to the gods by dancing and performing at the home of Sansa, Mitsuishi Shrine⛩

🎆Performed at the end of July, this offering dance is done to pray for the health and success of all who participate in the festival✨

Do come on August 1-4 🗓to see them, and others, perform right at the heart of Morioka!

23/07/2024

Thinking about going to Morioka to do the wanko soba challenge or go see the Red Brick Building?

Chances are, you’ll be in the Sakana-cho area of Morioka! Take a bit of time to come and take a look at its new installment: the Monaka shopping mall!

Opened just last week, this shopping mall in the heart of Morioka focuses on delivering locally sourced products made by local businesses to all who visit. Ranging from desserts made out of goat’s milk to gelatos, all the way to Maesawa beef and fresh seafood, there’s plenty of options out there to enjoy a taste of what Iwate has to offer!

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内丸10－ 1
Morioka-shi, Iwate
020-0023

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月曜日	08:30 - 17:15
火曜日	08:30 - 17:15
水曜日	08:30 - 17:15
木曜日	08:30 - 17:15
金曜日	08:30 - 17:15

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It’s already the end of the month! Oh how time flies... Here’s a quick video of what happened here in Morioka on the first day of the month: Sansa Festival! These are the top batters: the Miss Sansa and Drum Ensemble. You might’ve seen them do the offering ceremony in one of our previous posts, but here’s the video of them strutting their stuff out on the main streets of Morioka! It was a blast of a festival and if you attended, we’re glad to have had you here! For those who missed out, don’t worry, it’ll be back bigger and better next year~ Stay tuned! #iwate #japan #visitjapan #visitiwate #morioka #festival #traditional #sansa #misssansa #taiko #guinnessworldrecord #dance #flute #song #iiiwate #iwategram #localeyesjapan_share

The other day, the famous Miss Sansa (the official Sansa promotion team!) and the Sansa ensemble paid respect to the gods by dancing and performing at the home of Sansa, Mitsuishi Shrine⛩ 🎆Performed at the end of July, this offering dance is done to pray for the health and success of all who participate in the festival✨ Do come on August 1-4 🗓to see them, and others, perform right at the heart of Morioka! #iwate #morioka #sansa #festival #japan #visitiwate #drums #taiko #guinnessworldbookofrecords #traditional #mitsuishi #iiiwate #iwategram #localeyesjapan_share