Kodoian Nodate Kiln

attached horse cow doll

Traditional craft dolls that were actively made in the Tsukumaushi area during the Edo period. After putting washi paper and Tono soil into a mold and letting it dry naturally, the top layer is layered and colored with pigments extracted from natural materials. The luster achieved through painstaking polishing is the result of a secret handicraft, and is unique to Tsukumagyu dolls.

Mizusawa Tourism and Products Center Z Plaza ATERUI

A tourism and product center opened in 2002, the 1,200th anniversary of Aterui's death. Inside the building, you can find a variety of specialties and products, including the traditional craft ``Nanbu Ironware'', direct sales of fresh agricultural and livestock products, information on sightseeing in Mizusawa and other areas, and a restaurant.

Japanese paper mache

Washi paper mache, a traditional Japanese method, is used to create colorful and cute dolls such as the 12 Zodiac series and the ``Shishiodori'', a local performing art from southern Iwate Prefecture. It has been handed down in the Hanamaki region since ancient times as a toy that brings good luck to a wealthy family, and it is also gaining popularity as a Hanamaki souvenir.