Walks and Trips with Sachiki-san

The "Dokonjo(gutsy) Poplar" Survived the Massive Tsunami is so Tall 6.3, 2025

In Okirai, Sanriku-cho, Ofunato City, there is a poplar tree that survived the massive tsunami of the Great East Japan Earthquake and came t...

2025/06/03 23:30

Looked out over the Lake-like Yamada Bay from the Yamada Bay Observation Square 5.20, 2025

The construction of seawalls after the Great East Japan Earthquake has reduced the number of places where the sea can be seen. About 2 km fr...

2025/05/20 23:30

Quietly Enjoyed the Cherry Blossoms at the Yakushi Park Cherry Blossom Festival 4.16, 2025

The famous cherry blossom spot in Kamaishi City is the Hongo Sakura Namiki in Toni-cho, where a feudal lord's procession marches under the r...

2025/04/16 23:30

Cherry Tree Pruning Work was Being Done at Takamatsunoike Pond 3.19, 2025

When Sachiki-san and I lived in Morioka City, we sometimes took walks around Takamatsunoike Pond. We had dog friend dogs there, walked with ...

2025/03/19 23:30

Played with a Ball at Seagull Park 2.21, 2025

his dog park was originally attached to a hotel where you can stay with pets, but the hotel moved due to the aging of the building, so I was...

2025/02/21 23:30

Enjoying the Snow at Takamatsu Park for the First Time in a While 1.19, 2025

Kamaishi City, which faces the Pacific Ocean, has many dry, sunny days in the winter and does not snow much. Having moved to Kamaishi City f...

2025/01/19 23:30

The Swamp in Katagishi Park was Frozen and Swans were Walking on the Ice 12.15, 2024

Katagishi Park is not far from our house, so Sachiki-san and I often go there for walks. The swamp froze over due to the recent cold wave. S...

2024/12/15 23:30

Swans Came to the Swamp in Katagishi Park 11.14, 2024

Katagishi Park is a park that was developed after the Great East Japan Earthquake near the mouth of the Unosumai River, which flows through ...

2024/11/14 23:30

Gravel at Jodogahama was White, so White Dog didn't Stand out 11.11, 2024

Jodogahama in Miyako City. It is one of the attractions of Sanriku tourism. My father's family home was near Jodogahama, so I have memories ...

2024/11/11 23:30

Took a Walk in Takamatsu Park before Going to the Veterinary Clinic 10.18, 2024

October is the month when Sachiki-san is given a mixed vaccine. He is given a rabies vaccine in the spring and a mixed vaccine in the autumn...

2024/10/18 23:30

Mizuaoi Bloomed in the Otsuchi Town Local Assets Utilization Spring Water Area 9.3, 2024

The Otsuchi Town Local Assets Utilization Spring Water Area is located south of Otsuchi Station on the Sanriku Railway. This area was a resi...

2024/09/03 23:30

Played with a Siberian Husky Girl at Seagull Park 8.17, 2024

This afternoon, the temperature was about 28°C, but there was no sunshine, so I thought, "This is a chance!" and went to Seagull Park, a dog...

2024/08/17 23:30

Went to Kyukamura Iwate Amihari Onsen to Escape the Summer Heat 7.22, 2024

The lowest temperature this morning was 24.3℃. It was almost a tropical night, and it was hot from the morning! So Sachiki-san and I went to...

2024/07/22 23:30

Digging up the sandy beach at Nebama-kaigan 7.5, 2024

Nebama-kaigan beach in Kamaishi City used to be a 2-kilometer-long sandy beach, including the adjacent Katagishi-kaigan beach across the Uno...

2024/07/05 23:30

A Cool Walk while Admiring Hydrangea Flowers at Michinoku Ajisai-en 7.1, 2024

I had always wanted to visit the Michinoku Ajisai-en (Hydrangea Garden) in Ichinoseki City because I could take Sachiki-san there. It is a l...

2024/07/01 23:30

Hydrangeas at Tenshochi have Started to Bloom 6.19, 2024

Tenshochi in Kitakami City is known as one of the three major cherry blossom viewing spots in the Tohoku region. Hydrangeas are planted alon...

2024/06/19 23:30

Took a Leisurely Stroll around Family Land at Lake Goshoko Regional Park 6.4, 2024

Lake Goshoko Regional Park posted on X that "The poppies are nearing the end of their blooming season. They are scheduled to be mowed on Jun...

2024/06/04 23:30

Went to Wan Nyan Matsuri-Dog and Cat Festival Held at the Multipurpose Square in Takamatsu Park 5.26, 2024

Sachiki-san and I sometimes go for walks at Takamatsu Park. There is Takamatsu Pond, which is a sightseeing spot, and the multipurpose squar...

2024/05/26 23:30

Petted by a Staff Member at Seagull Park 5.21, 2024

Near Kamaishi Daikannon, there is a hotel named Seagaria Marine where you can stay with your dog on a hill overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Th...

2024/05/21 23:30

The Gradation of Green around Hayachine Dam was Beautiful 5.5, 2024

Hayachine Dam is located in the mountains of Ohasama town, Hanamaki city, which is famous for wine and Kagura-dancing for Gods. There is a r...

2024/05/05 23:30

Shidarezakura-Weeping Cherry Blossoms in Morioka Central Park Looked Like Waterfalls 4.23, 2024

Many Shidarezakura-weeping cherry trees are planted in Morioka Central Park. Now Someiyoshino cherry blossoms has passed its peak, the Shida...

2024/04/23 23:30

The Cherry Blossoms at Tenshochi have Started Blooming 4.11, 2024

The cherry blossoms at Tenshochi in Kitakami City, one of the three major cherry blossom viewing spots in Tohoku, have begun to bloom. Sachi...

2024/04/11 23:30

Roadside Station Shizukuishi-Anekko's Dog Park was Preparing to Open this Season 2024.3.31

The roadside station "Shizukuishi Anekko" is located by National Route 46 near the border between Iwate and Akita prefectures, about 30km we...

2024/03/31 23:30

Stopped at the Dog Park at Roadside Station Taro 2.20, 2024

Sachiki-san and I stopped at the dog park at Roadside Station Taro while driving around looking for ideas to apply to Sanriku Fuyu-iro Sagas...

2024/02/20 23:30

Took a Walk in the Pine Grove at Goishi Coast 2.13,2024

Although this winter has been mild, Morioka, which is located inland, is still cold this year, too. For myself from the relatively warm coas...

2024/02/13 23:30

Visited to Kamaishi Daikannon for New Year's Visit 1.19,2024

Sachiki-san and I visited to Kamaishi Daikannon for New Year's visit after Matsunouchi, the new year week, had passed, avoiding the crowds o...

2024/01/19 23:30

The Miyamori River Bridge Looks Like the Milky Way Train Pass over it 12.18,2023

The JR Kamaishi Line Miyamori River Bridge, which was completed 80 years ago in September 1943, is still in use today. This bridge has been ...

2023/12/18 23:30

Morioka Illumination Bright was Full of Gentle Light 12.1, 2023

''Morioka Illumination Bright'', which was held last year as a new winter event in Morioka, has started again this year. Illuminations are...

2023/12/01 23:30

Felt an Early Christmas Feeling at the Wreath Festival 11.26, 2023

"Wa no Machi Morioka wreath festival" has begun, coloring the city of Morioka in winter. Wreaths made using locally grown cedar leaves from ...

2023/11/26 23:30

Water of Iwai River Flowing through Genbikei was Mysterious Blue 11.1, 2023

Sachiki-san and I went to Genbikei, which is located in Ichinoseki City, about 100 km south of Morioka City, and is popular among inbound fo...

2023/11/01 23:30

The Black of the Yakehashiri Lava Flow and the White of the Snow Cap of Mt. Iwate were Beautiful 10.25, 2023

The Yakehashiri lava flow, which was created by volcanic activity on Mt. Iwate about 300 years ago, is located on the east side of Mt. Iwate...

2023/10/25 23:30

Rode a Gondola at Appi Kogen 10.12, 2023

I went to Appi Kogen for the first time in 34 years. In the past, I went for skiing with my colleagues, and this time for riding on a gondol...

2023/10/12 23:30

The Autumn Leaves in Kakkonda Valley have Just Begun 10.11, 2023

I had heard that the autumn leaves would be late this year due to the long lingering summer heat, but according to the autumn leaves informa...

2023/10/11 23:30

Cosmos Flowers were in Full Bloom at Machiba Area Park in Goshoko Regional Park 10.1, 2023

Sachiki-san, a Samoyed dog who is sensitive to high temperature, used to stay in an air-conditioned room in the daytime during summer withou...

2023/10/01 23:30

Visited to Kuzakai Highland to Escape the Summer Heat 7.23, 2023

The rainy season ended on July 22, six days earlier than normal. As soon as the rainy season ended, the weather forecast says that the hot s...

2023/07/23 23:30

Debuted at a dog park in Morioka Central Park 6.11,2023

Sachiki-san and I go for a walk almost every day to Morioka Central Park, which is about a 15-minute drive from my home. However, the dog pa...

2023/06/11 23:30

Spacious Lawn in VIEW GARDEN Made My Feeling Wider 5.27, 2023

VIEW GARDEN is located in Shiwa, about 30 minutes by car from my home in Morioka. According to the website of the gardening company that run...

2023/05/27 23:30

Tulips were in Full Bloom at Yukiyagawa Dam Forest Park Karumai 4. 27, 2023

Sachiki-san and I went to Karumai town with a friend, which borders Aomori Prefecture, about 100km north of our home. After driving for 2 ho...

2023/04/27 23:30

A Warbler was Beatifully Singing at Morioka Hachimangu Shrine 4.15, 2023

This morning Sachiki-san and I walked at Morioka Hachimangu Shrine. Sometimes we take a walk around Hachimangu Shrine, but usually we just p...

2023/04/15 23:30

Visited Morioka Sakura-matsuri Venues before a Flurry of Cherry Blossoms Dances in the Wind 4.11, 2023

The cherry blossoms in Morioka bloomed on April 3rd, 15 days earlier than average, and reached full bloom on April 6th, 18 days earlier than...

2023/04/11 23:30

Bukeyashiki Dori with Weeping Cherry Blossoms was full of Japanese Emotion 4.10, 2023

The cherry blossoms are blooming at record-breaking earliness in various places this year, and I can't keep up with making plans to see the ...

2023/04/10 23:30

Koiwai Farm Makiba-en was Preparing for Spring 3.14.2023

Koiwai Farm, which is known for its dairy products, has a tourist facility called "Makiba-en" where you can bring your dog. At restaurants...

2023/03/14 23:30

Tono Furusato Village is a World of Folk Tales 3.6.2023

"Tono Furusato Village" in Tono city, whose catchphrase is "Tono, Everlasting hometown of Japan," welcomes visitors with their dogs. The vil...

2023/03/06 23:30

Takamatsunoike Pond Turned into a Snowy Field 2.6. 2023

Morioka had heavy snow five days ago. When Sachiki-san and I went to Takamatsunoike Pond, I couldn't tell if it was a pond or a snowfield. S...

2023/02/06 23:30

Visited Morioka Hachimangu Shrine for New Year's Visit 1.5.2023

Sachiki-san and I visited Morioka Hachimangu, the stutelary shrine of Morioka, for New Year's visit. We tried to go on the 4th avoiding the ...

2023/01/05 23:30

Enjoyed a Winter Night at Morioka Illumination Bright 12.29.2022

Morioka's new event "Morioka Illumination Bright", which is held for the first time this winter, has started on December 16th. Sachiki-san a...

2022/12/29 23:30

Walked a Full Circle around Takamatsunoike Pond 12.27.2022

A month and a half ago, when I took Sachiki-san here to show swans, he walked near the parking lot only. However, today he walked a full cir...

2022/12/27 23:30

Took a Walk in the Snow-covered Morioka Central Park 12.17.2022

When Sachiki-san saw snow for the first time in his life, he played with it and didn't take a walk well. However, he has experienced walking...

2022/12/17 23:30

There were Squirrels at the Iwate Prefectural Sports Park 12.10,2022

Iwate Prefectural Sports Park is located about 6 km northwest of the center of Morioka city. On the site of 24.4 hectares, there is an athle...

2022/12/10 23:30

The Stone Walls of Morioka Castle Site were Magnificent 12.3.2022

Morioka Castle Site Park is located in the center of Morioka city. This is a nationally designated historic site and has been selected as on...

2022/12/03 23:30

Had a Good View of Mt. Iwate from Mt. Iwayama 11.25.2022

When Sachiki-san and I visited 20 days ago , the weather was not so good, and we could not see Mt. Iwate clearly. However, today we could se...

2022/11/25 23:30

Went to Morioka Kippushi Water Neighborhood 11.23.2022

Sachiki-san and I went to Kippushi near Morioka Station, between the Kaiun Bridge over the Kitakamigawa River and the Asahi Bridge to the no...

2022/11/23 23:30

Enjoyed Autumn Leaves at Shirataki Shinsui Park 2022.11.1

Sachiki-san and I visited Shirataki Shinsui Park (Shirataki waterfall park) located about 4km east of the center of Morioka city.  The old h...

2022/11/15 20:50

Started Having a Dog

This era is said as the 100-year-lifespan period, but the average life expectancy of a 61-year-old Japanese man seems to be only 21 more yea...

2022/11/13 21:19

Spent a Happy Time in Morioka Central Park 11.12.2022

Morioka Central Park is located about 3 km southwest of the center of Morioka city and about 1 km from Morioka Station. It is a vast park wi...

2022/11/12 23:30

Went to Takamatsunoike Pond to See Swans 11.9.2022

Takamatsunoike Pond is located about 3 km north of the center of Morioka City. The area around this pond has been developed as Takamatsu Par...

2022/11/09 23:30

Saw a River at Kichiman Park 11.6.2022

The Kitakami River running north-south through Iwate Prefecture, merges with the Shizukuishi River coming from the west near Morioka Station...

2022/11/06 23:30

Visited Mt. Iwayama, however, ……… 11.5.2022

Sachiki-san and I visited Iwayama Park, which is located about 3 km east of the center of Morioka city. The park has observatories and wal...

2022/11/05 23:30