It’s often said that autumn in Hachimantai, Iwate begins earlier than anywhere else on Honshu, with seasonal colors creeping onto
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Some train lines really emanate nostalgia when you board them. JR’s Hanawa Line is one perfect example of such.
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Nestled along the Ura-Iwate trekking course next to Mt. Kurikoma, Mt. Mitsuishi is often said to be one of the
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Try Renting a Mountain Bike Used for sports, fitness, travel, and simple everyday commutes, mountain bikes are quite versatile. In addition
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Summer in Iwate’s Hachimantai City is typically defined as beginning during the rainy season in early July and ending during
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The Hachimantai “Dragon Eye” is a moniker for Kagami-numa (or Kagami Pond), a pond located in Hachimantai National Park, near
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Forecast calls for lots more snow tomorrow! It's been a bit too warm the last couple days, but all that
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The Hachimantai-Appi Snow Festival is being held in Hachimantai until the 28th of February! There was a fireworks display celebrating
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Washinoo (pronounced washi-no-oh), the local sake brewery of Hachimantai, released a new limited edition sake yesterday! All of the sake made
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On some beautiful days in January, it is still possible to hike up Mt. Iwate - assuming you leave before
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