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  • Top 10 Places in Iwate to See the Cherry Blossoms in 2026
  • Koiwai Farm Guide: Explore, Dine, and Play at Iwate's Top Agritourism Spot
  • M5.0 quake hits Iwate Prefecture in northeast Japan

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livejapan.com /1 month ago

Top 10 Places in Iwate to See the Cherry Blossoms in 2026

Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, made headlines when it was selected second after London on The New York Times' “52 Places to Go” list in 2023. But what is it that makes Iwate so special...

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livejapan.com /1 month ago

Koiwai Farm Guide: Explore, Dine, and Play at Iwate's Top Agritourism Spot

Koiwai Farm is one of the top sightseeing destinations in Japan’s northern Iwate Prefecture, offering visitors a chance to experience the beauty of rural life. The farm has int...

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japantoday.com /2 weeks ago

M5.0 quake hits Iwate Prefecture in northeast Japan

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck an inland area of Iwate Prefecture in Japan's northeast on Thursday, the weather agency said. The 5:01 a.m. temblor,…

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japantoday.com /1 month ago

Wildfires spread toward center of town in Iwate Prefecture

Flames from raging wildfires in northern Japan were spreading toward the center of a town in Iwate Prefecture on Friday, with authorities urging more than 2,500 people to…

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japantoday.com /1 month ago

Wildfires spread toward center of town in Iwate Prefecture

Flames from raging wildfires in northern Japan were spreading toward the center of a town in Iwate Prefecture on Friday, with authorities urging more than 2,500 people to…

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japantimes.co.jp /3 weeks ago

Iwate town declares forest fire under control on 11th day

According to the prefectural government, the fire burned about 1,633 hectares.

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japantimes.co.jp /1 month ago

Over 3,200 forced to evacuate as crews battle Iwate wildfires

As of Saturday morning, blazes in the mountainous areas of Iwate region had burned about 700 hectares since breaking out three days ago.

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asahi.com /1 month ago

岩手県大槌町で山林火災、民家も燃える 県が災害特別警戒本部を設置

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foodinjapan.org /2 weeks ago

Maesawa Beef (前沢牛)

Maesawa beef feels quiet at first. It does not shout like Kobe beef. Still, one bite can explain why Maesawa beef is famous in Japan. This premium beef brand comes from Maesawa, Os...

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livejapan.com /2 weeks ago

6 Morioka Souvenirs Worth Buying near the Station: An Editor's Picks from Iwate

Are you ready to bring a taste of Morioka home with you? Designated as the only Japanese city on the New York Times’ “52 Places to Go” list in 2023, Morioka is a castle town with...

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japantoday.com /1 month ago

Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters, SDF to battle raging wildfires in Iwate

Japan has deployed 1,400 firefighters and 100 Self-Defense Force ‌personnel to battle mountain blazes in Iwate Prefecture, with the fires, now burning on Sunday for ‌a fifth st...

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japantoday.com /1 month ago

Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters, SDF to battle raging wildfires in Iwate

Japan has deployed 1,400 firefighters and 100 Self-Defense Force ‌personnel to battle mountain blazes in Iwate Prefecture, with the fires, now burning on Sunday for ‌a fifth st...

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japantoday.com /1 month ago

Japan deploys 1,400 firefighters, SDF to battle raging wildfires in Iwate

Japan has deployed 1,400 firefighters and 100 Self-Defense Force ‌personnel to battle mountain blazes in Iwate Prefecture, with the fires, now burning on Sunday for ‌a fifth st...

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asahi.com /1 month ago

岩手・大槌の山林火災を「局地激甚災害」指定へ 大船渡に次ぎ5例目

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foodinjapan.org /1 week ago

Kamaishi Ramen (釜石ラーメン)

Kamaishi ramen is a traditional Japanese ramen from Kamaishi City in Iwate Prefecture. Ultra-thin curly noodles, a clear soy sauce broth, and a gentle, nostalgic flavor define this...

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japantimes.co.jp /1 month ago

Firefighters in Iwate struggle to contain blazes as over 3,000 people evacuated

The area is already scarred by the memory of March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, when the town of Otsuchi lost nearly a tenth of its population.

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japantoday.com /1 month ago

Hundreds of firefighters battle Iwate wildfires

Hundreds of firefighters were battling wildfires in the forests of northern Japan on Saturday, as authorities urged more than 3,200 people to evacuate from their homes, government...

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