Sasamorpha borealis (species of bamboo grass unique to Japan)

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

He has been training as a wood joiner since 1970 under his father Jitsutaro, an artisan recommended by MUJI, and mainly produces works without paintings. Kokeshi dolls shaped in the image of Kenji Miyazawa are also popular.
The Dekunobo Kokeshi doll, which is made in the image of Kenji Miyazawa, is well known.

residence/location: 26-35 Takamatsu, Hanamaki-shi, Iwate 025-0014
Business hours/Usage hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Closed irregularly, Obon August 12, year-end and New Year's holidays December 30 - January 4
Inquiries: Kobo Kigyonobo (Seizo Sususon)
TEL.0198-31-2165
Website: http://kokeshi.gxh.jp/
Other: Mori no Tenkoya
TEL: 0198-29-4522 (Hanamaki Tourism Association)

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homespun

Homespun is a textile that has been handed down to farmers in Scotland, England. Homespun means "spinning yarn at home." Homespun was introduced to various parts of Japan at the end of the Meiji period, but it gradually became obsolete due to various factors such as regional characteristics and lack of successors, and currently only remains in Morioka City and Hanamaki City. The carefully selected wool is dyed, spun, and woven by hand, creating a light yet warm product.

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots Souvenirs

Nambu-style Kokeshi Doll (Tadao Sato)

He trained in wood turning from 1955 under his father, Eikichi, who was an unexamined recommended craftsman, and inherited the Onji and Eikichi styles from 1955.

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots Souvenirs Crafts

Yabuya Hanamaki main store

Founded in 1923, this is a "specialty wanko soba" restaurant. The waiter serves each bowl of wanko soba and stacks the bowls in front of you. 100 bowls is enough for "yokozuna" status (you will be given a certificate and a commemorative book). (You will be given a certificate and a commemorative gift, and there is also a book to keep.) Kenji Miyazawa was a favorite of this restaurant, and it is said that he ordered "Tempura soba and cider" as his favorite dish.

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

Sightseeing Spots Souvenirs Local Cuisines Wanko soba