Experience the Beauty of a Beech Forest in Appi Kogen
Up in the Appi Highlands, an ancient beech forest was cut down, but then naturally grew back, becoming what is
Read MoreUp in the Appi Highlands, an ancient beech forest was cut down, but then naturally grew back, becoming what is
Read MoreHave you ever met an Alpaca? Maybe you have? But can you really ever meet *enough* alpaca. Probably not. So
Read MoreAt the end of October, Mt. Iwate began its transformation for the coming cold season! Snow now crowns the summit
Read MoreThe Hachimantai Dragon Eye was featured on the BBC Reel in a beautiful short video explaining the beautiful phenomenon. They even
Read MoreThe autumn colors are now at their peak in Hachimantai! Now is the perfect time to visit Matsukawa Hot Springs
Read MoreThe Nanataki trail up Mt. Iwate starts in a place called Kenmin no Mori (Iwate Prefectural Citizens' Forest Campgrounds). This
Read MoreGreat routes for cyclists of all levels of experience! There are routes for everyone in Hachimantai, whether you’ve never even touched
Read MoreAmbitious hikers could continue past the summit to make the 15km loop known as the "Ura Iwate Traverse" and enjoy
Read MoreSoft-serve ice cream was born in the United States, but grew up in Japan. Japanese soft-serve really has evolved in some
Read MoreNow is the perfect time to visit Goshiki Pond in Hachimantai! While it changes color throughout the year and thus
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