Iwate Where is "Iwate" ? Iwate Prefecture is located in the Tōhoku region with its capital city being Morioka. It is the home of the historical temples of Hiraizumi, that is proudly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Iso Ramen I know that ramen and fresh seafood are the two biggest reasons to visit Japan for foodies, right? And do you have any idea where […] Jajamen You might know that many Japanese cuisines are inspired by Chinese ones. “Jajamen” is one of the good examples of inspired by Chinese cuisine but […] Wanko Soba: Compete with Yourself “Hai, jan jan. Hai, don don.”What is that? Can you answer this question?If you can, I know you have visited Iwate at least once, right?This […] Morioka Reimen Have you ever heard of the “Three Best Noodles”? Noodles are so popular in Iwate prefecture as a daily meal. What are the three best […] POPULAR ARTICLES Yamagata Tama Konnyaku 1 Kanagawa Nama Shirasu Don (Raw Whitebait Bowl) 2 Okinawa Bakudan Onigiri 3 Akita Iburigakko 4 Aichi Nagoya Ankake Spaghetti 5 READ MORE