Tono, Iwate Pref. – On the outskirts of Tono, Iwate Prefecture, I gather with a group of travelers at the head of the short trail leading to a collection of statues known as the Gohyaku Rakan, (also ...
Visiting the rural town of Tono in Iwate prefecture is a magical experience. Tono is known as the home of Japanese folktales and yokai (mythical spirits), a reputation that stems from the area’s rich ...