Iwate, with Morioka at its center, is one of the largest prefectures in Japan by land area, and it's hard to believe that a place just two hours by Shinkansen from Tokyo can boast such a rich and ...

MORIOKA--With a population of under 300,000 people, this city has found itself suddenly in the global spotlight after placing second in this year’s “52 Places to Go” list from The New York ...

Morioka Weather Forecasts. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Morioka area.

Morioka: Hidden gem of northeast Japan The New York Times article published in January aptly describes Morioka as a “walkable gem without the crowds,” accessible via a quick bullet train ride from ...

Katherine Whatley's recent piece, 'Morioka: Crafts, poetry and Tohoku's bleak nature' in the Feb. 23 edition, in which she filters her experience of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, through the grim ...

Mount Iwate, an active volcano, dominates the skyline of Morioka City, just as it did in the time of poet Kenji Miyazawa (1896-1933). So inspired was he by the mountain and the surrounding Tohoku ...

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"Discover the rich history and cultural significance behind Morioka's iconic noodles. From their unique preparation to their place in local traditions, join me as we dive into the flavors and ...

1st cargo-only bullet train to start in fall, link Tokyo, Morioka By AYATERU HOSOZAWA/ Staff Writer February 23, 2025 at 18:42 JST ...