Information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Iwate Prefecture
On April 16, the government took steps to prevent the spread of infection in line with the fact that clusters are occurring in areas...
“Tour de Sanriku” Cycling Challenge
Cyclists setting off on their respective courses from the city center’s shopping arcade Abasse Takata, the starting point/goal for all...
Relaxing in Ofunato’s Hot Springs
When someone hears about Iwate Prefecture’s hot springs, it’s likely they’ll hear about the hot springs located inland, nestled deep...
Hotawaka Gozen (Scallop and Wakame Set Meal)
Description Rikuzentakata City is home to an abundance of fresh and delicious marine and agricultural produce, due to the city being...
The Setamai San Nen Sai (三年祭)
If you spend any amount of time in Japan, you will quickly realize there is one aspect about the culture here that is hard to miss ― the...
Cape Ryorizaki
In addition to being part of the Sanriku Reconstruction National Park, Kesen’s coastal cities, Rikuzentakata and Ofunato, are also part...
Hakoneyama Terrace in Rikuzentakata
Hakoneyama Terrace in Rikuzentakata A secluded paradise within a city striving to rebuild Imagine waking up in the morning, and taking...
Takata-no-Yume Rice
“Takata-no-Yume” (lit. Dream of Takata) is Rikuzentakata City’s own brand of rice. It was planted in Rikuzentakata City since June 2012....
Kesen Cuisine
For this most recent article on the Kesen area I thought I’d talk about some of my favorite local eateries I’ve enjoyed over the years...
Sanriku Ofunato Camellia Festival
From late winter to early spring, the Kesen region is sprinkled with blooming camellia flowers. Ofunato City is blessed with camellias as...
