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. 平笠裸參 Hirakasa-hadaka-mairi
祈求無病消災和闔家平安等願望的傳統儀式,是一項女性也會參加的罕見艱苦修行。帶上旗幟和供品等物品遊行,走過約長達8公里的路途。寒冬的天幕下更加襯出白衣身影的凜然肅穆。
A traditional event where people pray for sound health and safety in the family, Hirakasa-hadaka-mairi is an unusual ascetic practice even women participate in. Participants walk eight kilometers carrying flags and offerings. Their dignified white outfits under the cold winter sky is a beautiful sight.
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2. 南部片富士湖 Lake Nanbu-katafuji
為攔截縱貫岩手與宮城的北上川而修築的水壩湖。水壩長480公尺,高50公尺,是市民休憩歇息的好去處。岩手山映照在湖面上的景色如畫般優美。
A dam lake created by damming Kitakami River which runs across Iwate and Miyagi. The dam is 480 meters wide and 50 meters high, and is a place for citizens to relax and refresh. Mt. Iwatesan’s reflection on the lake’s surface is of picturesque beauty.
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3. 岩手山 MT. IWATE
岩手縣的最高峰,別稱為「南部片富士」的壯美高山,海拔2,038公尺。雖然已經為數不多,但現今仍然持續有火山活動。立身山頂上可欣賞到開闊的全景,盡覽八甲田山和八幡平等景致。
2,038 meters high, Mt. Iwatesan is the highest mountain in Iwate Prefecture and is also known as Nanbu-katafuji for its beauty. It is still slightly active as a volcano. A panoramic view of Mt. Hakkodasan and Hachimantai can be enjoyed from the summit.
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4. 猊鼻溪 GEIBI GORGE
猊鼻溪是一處溪谷,受河川侵蝕而成的石灰岩斷崖高度超過100公尺,前後綿延共約2公里長。冬天時會有被爐船航行,白雪落在高聳的岩石上的光景,是一片宛如水墨畫般的夢幻世界。
A valley where 100 meter-high limestone cliffs created by the river’s erosion continue for two kilometers. Kotatsu boats run in the winter. The snow falling on the towering rocks is a fantastic view reminiscent of traditional ink paintings.
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5. 南部鐵器(澆鑄與著色) NANBU TEKKI IRONWARE
擁有400年以上歷史的岩手縣傳統工藝品,一件件細心加工至完成的鐵器沉穩厚重卻又細緻。這份專業工匠們脈脈相傳的鑄造技術實乃珍貴無比的日本國寶。
With over 400 years of history, ironware from Iwate Prefecture is a traditional artifact handed down by generations of expert craftsmen. Delicate and profound, each piece is a Japanese treasure.
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6. 小岩井農場的一本櫻 The Cherry Blossom Tree at Koiwai Farm
在皓白的雪原中,這顆櫻花樹借岩手山為背景凜然挺立。是相當著名的電影戲劇拍攝地點,不畏寒冷、強而有力地開枝散葉的姿態,能讓人確實感受到那股大自然的堅忍力量。
The single cherry blossom tree standing in the white snow field with Mt. Iwatesan in the background is famous as a location for film and drama shoots. The power of nature can be felt from the sight of it stretching its branches in the cold weather.
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