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“The Art of the Ramen Bowl” features bowls made by potters in the Tono region of the former province of Mino, and aims to introduce the rich art of their pottery to the world.
Iwate is a prefecture where the longest mountain range in Japan and the Kitakami Mountains traverse from north to south. Here, vast nature spreads in a
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The image is romantic and the possibilities boundless, but there are challenges. In an interview, two entrepreneurs specializing in these empty houses share insights on finding a spot in Japan's countryside.
The food-hall success will have a stand-alone restaurant in Lyn-Lake and a mission to boost other businesses. Plus, more pizza news.
A community group called Brewing Tono is helping local hop farmers and innovative brewpubs put this Iwate Prefecture town on the craft beer map.