Teramachi Street

Yaoji Hashimoto

A painter from Shiwa Town. Graduated from Tokyo Fine Arts University, Department of Western Painting. His 300th masterpiece, ``Change Time'', was exhibited and selected as a special selection at the Teiten Exhibition in 1930, and it continued to be selected as a special selection and recommendation. After the war, he entered politics and served as chairman of the prefectural assembly. After finishing his time as a member of the Diet in 1960, he moved to Europe as a painter and held an exhibition after returning to Japan. In 1975, he founded the Hashimoto Museum of Art in Iwayama, Morioka City, where he exhibited a number of works, including works by himself and friends, works by the Barbizon school, and folk art. (The museum closed in 2001.)

Shosuke Sato

Born in Hanamaki City, he was one of Japan's first doctorates in agriculture. The first president of Hokkaido Imperial University (later Hokkaido University). He entered Sapporo Agricultural College (currently Hokkaido University) in 1891 as one of the first students and studied under Dr. Clark. After graduating, he moved to the United States and studied agricultural technology and agricultural policy. After returning to Japan, he continued to contribute to the promotion of agricultural education.

Sakemachi Shopping Street

Located on the east side of the city center, Morioka's only shopping street with a canopy arcade. There are a wide variety of shops lined up, and you can enjoy shopping without worrying about rain, wind, or snow.