Iwate,Aomori
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Sanriku International Arts Festival
A heritage of performing arts, from one generation to the next.
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[Iwate Prefecture] Breathe Deep and Step into the Heritage of Performing Arts in Sanriku
Sanriku Coast is the shoreline that stretches from Hachinohe City in Aomori Prefecture to Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture. While the region saw tremendous damage after the tsunami triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, the area has continued to nurture its unique culture in tandem with the sea and mountains since ancient times.
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An Expedition into the Culture of Tohoku and the Sanriku Coast: A Walking Tour via the Michinoku Coastal Trail
Sanriku Coast is the shoreline that stretches from Hachinohe City in Aomori Prefecture to Ishinomaki City in Miyagi Prefecture. While the region saw tremendous damage after the tsunami triggered by the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, the abundant mountains and sea have continued to nurture the lives and distinct culture of those who live here since ancient times. Take to the Michinoku Coastal Trail, a new path built after tragedy, and step into a world of robust food culture and remarkable folk arts that are shaped by the landscapes tucked between forest and sea.