On this episode of Japan Station, we’re talking about Hanamaki and Tōno, two cities in Iwate prefecture known for being great places to visit if you’re a fan of the supernatural and fantastic.
👉Topics Discussed
- How to get to Hanamaki City from Tokyo Station
- How long the bullet train to Iwate from Tokyo takes
- About traveling by train from Hanamaki to Tōno
About Tōno City and its spooky/supernatural vibe - About Tōno Monogatari (The Tale of Tōno)
- What to expect at the Tōno Folktale Museum
- What Goemon ramen is
- About Hanamaki City
- The Marukan Daishokudō (Marukan Grand Cafeteria)
- The famous Marukan soft serve ice cream
- An overview of the Miyazawa Kenji Dōwa Mura park (Miyazawa Kenji Fairy Tale Village)
- About yakiniku in Hanakami
- Why you NEED to try Iwate beef
- Whether reimen in Iwate is worth trying
- What makes reimen in Iwate different
- And much more!
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