Kenji Monaka Honpo Suehiro

Kenji Miyazawa

Born in Hanamaki City. He demonstrated his talent in many fields, including literature, education, agriculture, geology, and religion. He entered Morioka High School of Agriculture and Forestry (currently Iwate University Faculty of Agriculture) at the top of his class and conducted geological survey research, and after graduating, he worked at the agricultural school and the Rasu Jijinkai to educate and guide farmers. In terms of literature, he has published works such as the mental sketch (poetry collection) ``Spring and Shura'' and the children's story collection ``Restaurant with Many Orders.'' He is also an avid follower of the Nichiren sect, and his religious ideas can be seen in his works. He loved his hometown, Iwate, and considered it his utopia, calling it ``Ihatov.'' Because he traveled all over the prefecture, monuments of his poems and poems are scattered throughout the prefecture. He passed away from acute pneumonia in 1930. The Kenji Festival is held on September 21st, the anniversary of his death.

Man Tetsugoro Memorial Museum of Art

This is a memorial museum of Tetsugoro Man, who left important works in the history of Japanese art such as Fauvism and Cubism, and aimed to create a new and unique art. Adjacent to it is the restored storehouse of the Manke House, with a high-definition museum, a museum shop, and a cafe corner. Built on the ruins of Tsuchizawa Castle.

Fresh farm blue sky

A farm-to-table shop run by the Towa Sanchotomo Association. We carry vegetables, fruits, and processed agricultural products grown in Towa Town within the city.