Nomura Kodo

Shiwa Town

Central Iwate

A novelist and music critic from Shiwa Town. His real name is Choichi Nomura. After leaving the law department of Tokyo Imperial University, he joined the Hochi Shimbun Company. Active as a writer since 1930. He is also a leading researcher of senryu and ukiyo-e. He has published more than ten music reviews under the pen name "Ara Ebisu". In 1963, he established the Nomura Gakugei Foundation with 100 million yen of his own personal funds, which contributed to scholarship funds and research grants. Author of the novel ``Zenigata Heiji Torimonoche.''

Location: 193-1 Kuretsubo, Hikobe, Shiwa Town
Inquiries: Nomura Kodo/Ara Ebisu Memorial Museum
Phone number 019-676-6896

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Shiwa Inari Shrine and Shiwa Old Inari Shrine

Shiwa Inari Shrine is visited by many worshipers as it is believed to be the guardian deity of good harvests, big catches, and traffic safety. In the precincts, there is an old cedar tree that is said to be 1,000 years old and is a place of worship. In addition, the neighboring Shiwako Inari Shrine became a hot topic when a mummy fox was discovered in a sacred tree that fell during the Aion Typhoon.

Shiwa Town

Central Iwate

History / Culture Shrines / Temples

Yamaya’s skunk cabbage

The skunk cabbage in the Yamaya district in the northeast of Shiwa Town is located at an altitude of 250 meters, so it usually blooms later than in the flatlands, from late April to early May. The Yamaya Skunk Cabbage Festival is held in late May when the skunk cabbage blooms.

Shiwa Town

Central Iwate

Nature / Scenery

Nomura Kodo/Ara Ebisu Memorial Museum

Kodo, who was the original author of Zenigata Heiji Torimonoche, was also active as a classical music critic. This article introduces his early life and achievements. You can also enjoy Kodo's works visualized using the latest video and audio equipment, as well as SP record music loved by Ara Ebisu.

Shiwa Town

Central Iwate

Museums