While the PAs know a good amount about the prefecture, we learned all of this not from online guides or watchmojo top 10 videos on YouTube, but from the people we talked to who were nice enough to tell us. The local knowledge of Iwate’s cool places and culture has been passed along through word of mouth over the years and so Information about some of the lesser known spots, good places to eat, local customs or festivals are all valuable knowledge that without someone directly telling you, you would have a very hard time finding yourself. It is important to treasure the advice people give to you about places like these and help to tell it to others as well when the chance arises.

If you have any recommendations of places you want to share with others, let us know and we might update our travel page with your suggestions!

Travelling and getting to know the people you meet both in your city and on your travels is an important part of not only enjoying your stay but integrating into the community and society of Japan.