Morioka

Among the cities of Iwate Prefecture, Morioka stands out for its position at the meeting of the Kitakami, Nakatsu and Shizukuishi rivers. This regional centre in northern Tohoku developed around Morioka Castle, the former seat of the Nanbu clan; its surviving granite walls now form the core of Morioka Castle Site Park. The city is also closely associated with Nambu tekki, traditional cast-iron ware, and with wanko soba, served in repeated small bowls. Mount Iwate rises to the west, giving Morioka a strong connection to the wider volcanic landscape of the prefecture. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Morioka and Iwate Prefecture.

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