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Continue reading →: Climb Ureirayama (Mount.Ureira) in Iwaizumi Town
The Mt. Ureira symbolizes Iwaizumi, and its name comes from the Ainu word ‘foggy peak.’ It is home to rare plants and unique butterflies in this limestone region. The observatory deck offers a panoramic view of the town. There are signs on the trails, so you don’t have to worry…
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Continue reading →: A brief history of Iwaizumi Town
The history of Iwaizumi Town is ascertained by the fact that stone tools and pottery have been unearthed throughout the town, including pottery from the early Jomon period. We know that there were already residents living in this area as far back as 8,000 years ago, during prehistoric times. In…