Treasure Box Japan

Every June and New Year, horses dressed in traditional garb are taken to a local shrine for a prayer ritual. Celebrating "life with horses," the event is a real treat for the eyes and ears.

The Sanriku Coast, one of the world's three largest fishing grounds, is home to a rich variety of fish that attracts many enthusiastic anglers. Watch skilled ones catch some fat greenlings.

As part of Motsuji Temple's annual January festival, a torch-lighting ritual is held for purification, followed by a competition over a lucky bag, and some mochi rice cake tossing for good luck.

A cultural museum offers regional tradition workshops and grows rice on its nature-rich property. Join us in picking and eating seasonal wild vegetables.