Eiko Nitta (Eiko Nitta)

Morioka City is blessed with nature, including Mt. Iwate, Mt. Himekami, the Kitakami River, Nakatsugawa River, and Shizukuishi River. In addition, it is full of attractions, such as historic sites such as Iwate Park, which retains the remains of Morioka Castle, one of the three major castles in Tohoku and the residence of successive feudal lords of the Nanbu domain, as well as the symbolic Ishiwari Cherry Tree, which is said to be 400 years old.
In addition, Morioka’s three major noodles are “Wanko Soba”, “Reimen”, and “Morioka Jajamen”, as well as delicious food such as “sake”, “tofu”, “Nanbu Senbei”, and “Morioka Dagashi”, all of which are delicious because the city has clean water. There is no shortage of charm, such as traditional crafts and products such as “Nanbu ironware”, “Nanbu ancient stencil dyeing” and “Nanbu shibori purple dyeing”, which have many fans around the world.
Morioka is a city with many seasonal festivals. Each one is overflowing with the charm of “sound”. The “Chagu Chagu Umako”, an intangible folk cultural property, is held on the second Saturday of June.The sound of the “Chagu Chagu” bell is a cool sound that heralds the arrival of early summer. It has also been selected by the Environment Agency as one of Japan’s top 100 soundscapes to preserve. The Sansa Odori, which will be held from August 1st to 4th, is a spectacular event that holds a Guinness World Record for having 3,437 Japanese drums playing at the same time. The “Morioka Autumn Festival Dashi” will be held for three days from September 14th, and you can feel the simplicity and warmth of the people of Morioka through the slow rhythm of drums and flutes.
The biggest appeal of Morioka is that it has convenient transportation such as the Shinkansen, and you can enjoy nature to the fullest, as well as culture, history, food, and local products. Morioka is a wonderful city, whether you walk around town or go outside the school. Please come out!

The Morioka Tourism and Convention Association (public interest incorporated foundation) where I work is an organization that conducts business related to tourism promotion, attraction, and promotion, and manages “Plaza Odete,” “Morioka Takuboku Kenji Seishunkan,” and “Morioka History and Culture Museum.” We also manage it.

Born in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, he grew up listening to the sound of waves crashing against the 10,000-ton quay. I started living in Morioka because I was fascinated by the sound of the Nakatsugawa River that flows through the city and the appearance of the city. I continue to be fascinated by Morioka without ever changing.
Walking around the streets of Morioka and Iwate, I am always looking for something that sparkles and shines for me. As one of the Iwate Tourism Hospitality Meisters, I wish I could convey that “Kirari” to everyone who visits Morioka and Iwate in my own words… In particular, I would like to be able to introduce my beloved Takuboku and Kenji to their youth, the Nanbu family, and the Morioka clan. Nice to meet you.