IWATE
幅員遼闊,是本州最大的縣,壯美的海岸線延伸至無邊無際。在世界遺產「平泉」,於平安末期興盛一時、華麗莊嚴的佛教文化至今仍完好保留著,令無數人為之著迷。岩手也擁有豐富的傳統文化,如南部鐵器及秀衡塗等等。Iwate is the biggest prefecture in Honshu and has endless beautiful coastlines. A glorious buddhist culture which flourished at the end of the Heian era still remains and captivates visitors in Hiraizumi, which is a world heritage. There is also a lot of traditional culture such as Nanbu ironware and Hidehira-nuri.
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1. 南部鐵器(鉉的鍛造與最後修整) NANBU TEKKI IRONWARE(THE FORGING AND FINISH OF THE POT HANDLE)
南部鐵器的提把稱為鉉(TSURU),而田中鉉工坊是盛岡唯一專門鍛造鉉的工坊。利用鐵鎚敲打燒得赤紅的鐵,打造出最吻合鐵器本體的鉉,這份技術無疑是專家才有的真功夫。
Tanaka Pot-handle Workshop is the only place in Morioka which makes pot-handles for the Nanbu iron kettle. The skills that go into making the perfect pot-handle by striking red hot iron with a hammer are nothing short of true craftsmanship.
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2. 淨土之濱 Jodogahama Beach
自古以來便被人們讚譽為美如「極樂淨土」一般,堪稱是三陸海岸第一壯麗的風景名勝。由約5,200萬年前的岩漿所塑造出的潔白火山岩,林立在風平浪靜的大海上,這幅光景可謂是和平的完美寫照。
One of the best scenic spots on the Sanriku Coast traditionally described as a heavenly paradise. The view of 52 million year old volcanic rocks standing in the calm sea is a symbolic depiction of peace.
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3. 嚴美溪 Genbi Gorge
受磐井川侵蝕鏤刻而成的溪谷、瀑布、壺穴、奇岩、深淵,在此可欣賞到千變萬化、生氣盎然的景色。這裡還有一項名產「飛天糰子」,店家會利用滑索從對岸將糰子送到顧客手上,非常值得體驗看看。
Various dynamic views of waterfalls, potholes, unique rocks and abyss in the gorge created by Iwai River can be seen. Experiencing the delivery of a local specialty called “Flying Dumplings” from the opposite shore via rope is also a must.
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4. 碗子蕎麥麵 Wanko-soba
岩手縣的當地美食,爭奪一個小碗裡吃的食物數量。一旦碗中的麵吃完了,服務生就會持續不斷為顧客加麵。如果想要停止加麵,必須蓋上碗蓋以暗示自己已經吃飽了。
Iwate's local cuisine, competing for the number of foods eaten in a small bowl. They keep adding more soba noodles into your bowl as soon as you finish one serving. In order to have them stop adding noodles, you have to signal them by putting a top on your bowl.
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5. 秀衡塗(HIDEHIRANURI) Hidehira-nuri Lacquerware
十分迷人的傳統工藝品,以岩手當地自平安時代末期傳承至今的塗漆技法製成。金箔構成的菱形花紋與用漆描繪出的花草花紋,格調高雅,嬌豔亮麗,饒富生趣。
An attractive traditional artifact lacquered in an old style which is carried on in Iwate since the end of the Heian era. The lacquerware with a pattern of diamond shaped gold foil, and one with flowers and plants both have a refined and beautiful touch.
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6. 北山崎 Kitayamazaki
高達200公尺的斷崖與奇岩峻石交織成的海岸線,變化靈動,享有「海上阿爾卑斯」的美譽。除晴天時的風和日麗之外,雨天時那四周霧靄環繞的夢幻光景也十分令人印象深刻。
With a dynamic shoreline with 200 meter high cliffs and uniquely shaped rocks, Kitayamazaki is also referred to as the alps of the sea. The view is great in fine weather, but the mystic hazy view in the rain is impressive as well.
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