“HOBIE Sea Walk”

“HOBIE Sea Walk”

Head out to sea in a pedal kayak! We’ll show you the unique ocean scenery of this town, where nature and people coexist in harmony! Tour times: Summer (April to October) Winter (November to March)Closed: New Year’s holiday/Mondays and Tuesdays, and other...
Rich Forests and Trail Program

Rich Forests and Trail Program

A slow-paced journey along the Michinoku Coastal Trail, including overnight stays This 1,000-kilometer national trail is full of scenic spots, featuring dramatic cliffs, the rias coastline, and food cultures nurtured by one of the world’s three great fishing grounds....
Minamisanriku Wine

Minamisanriku Wine

Minamisanriku’s sea, part of a rich ecosystem registered under the Ramsar Convention, produces top-quality ingredients such as ASC-certified oysters and abalone that have been presented to the Imperial Family. After the earthquake, local fishermen took steps to...
Indigo Tour in This Summer

Indigo Tour in This Summer

~LOVE INDIGO “Ai” TOUR~ in MINAMISANRIKU!Do you want to have a special experience in countryside? Have you ever try indigo before? Let’s follow Ms. Miku learning about the gift from the god – Ai , the plant to dye fabrics. Not only the Indigo...
Taste of Autumn ~Kira-kira-don~

Taste of Autumn ~Kira-kira-don~

The minamisariku must-eat seafood bowl “Kira-kira-don” has changed attire to bring you the beautiful colors and taste of fall. The restaurants offering this Minamsanriku brand dish has challenged to be unique in its presentation of the freshest in-season...
The Divided Cape Legend

The Divided Cape Legend

One day,a big whale was stranded on this shore. The border of the next village, Jusan-Hama Village, was not clear, the 2 villages did not know who could take the whale. Each residents took the whale by force and a conflict between them happened. At that night the...
It’s a mystery…

It’s a mystery…

Now for our 3rd post from an English class student in Minamisanriku! It’s a mystery. With a magnifying glass, you can observe the Utatsu Ichthyosaur. It is a very precious fossil discovered at Takehama Beach, Utatsu. Not only lots of scientists all over the world,...
Cool Cocoons

Cool Cocoons

Our second post from our English class student: She is studying English in order to introduce Minamisanriku to you! There is a traditional handcraft in Minamisanriku. It is handcrafted from silk cocoons. You can learn how to do this at “Yes Factory” in the Iriya...