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About Oshu
The ILC Candidate Site and Oshu
Where is Oshu?
Oshu city is in Iwate, the northern part of Honshu. Looking at the picture, you can see the ILC (pictured at 50 km) goes into part of Oshu. Nearby is Mizusawa-Esashi station, our bullet train station.
Oshu City formed in 2006 as a merger between Esashi and Mizusawa cities, Isawa and Maesawa towns, and Koromogawa village. It stretches for about 993 square kilometers with the Kitakami River running through its center. The average high for the hottest month of August is 28.9 Celsius, and the average low for the coldest month in January is -5.6 Celsius.
Living in Oshu
Life is good in Oshu. Enjoy tranquil rice fields, mountains and forests while enjoying the convenience of stores and a bullet train station. Eat your fill of fresh local rice, fruits and vegetables, beef, eggs, and more.
We are fun. Oshu has three ski areas, eight hot springs, and one of the tallest climbing walls in Tohoku. The night view from campgrounds like Seiza no Mori and Tsubunuma Camp Grounds is unparalleled.
We are already a science city! Our connection to science spans centuries, a notable example being the Mizusawa Latitude Observatory founded in 1899. Now Oshu is home to NAOJ's Mizusawa VLBI Observatory.
We are supportive. The city and local international relations association provide＜外部リンク＞ living information and support, and our monthly multilingual newsletter shows our commitment to keeping our residents informed.
Main Events and Products
In winter, enjoy the Kokuseki-ji Sominsai, a "festival of (almost) naked men and fire." Greet spring with the gorgeous Hibuse Matsuri which boasts a history of over 300 years, and the Esashi-jinku Festival with its costumed 100 deer dance. In the summer beef lovers can gather with friends for a barbeque while listening to the “mooing contest" at the Maesawa Beef Festival.
Oshu is famous for its delectable beef, apples, and rice. Add charm to your home with our Nambu ironware and Iwayado Tansu chests of drawers.
See the Oshu Sightseeing and Products Association website＜外部リンク＞ for more info on Oshu events and products.
Oshu For You
This video series is by the ILC Support Committee-a local group of international residents founded in 2013 to promote the ILC. Through these videos, international residents share what they enjoy about living in Oshu with ILC researchers.
Episode 17, Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing Picnic)＜外部リンク＞
Episode 16, Fureai no Oka Park＜外部リンク＞
Episode 15, Nabe Party＜外部リンク＞
Episode 14, A Taste of Home in Oshu＜外部リンク＞
Episode 13, Iwate Big Bulls＜外部リンク＞
Episode 12, Esashi Fujiwara no Sato＜外部リンク＞
Episode 11, Isawa Dam＜外部リンク＞
Episode 10, Railway Festival 2014＜外部リンク＞
Episode 9, Esashi International Relay Race＜外部リンク＞
Episode 8, Maesawa Cattle Museum＜外部リンク＞
Episode 7, Horseback Archery＜外部リンク＞
Episode 6, Rice Field Art＜外部リンク＞
Episode 5, Taneyama Highlands＜外部リンク＞
Episode 4, Hibuse Matsuri＜外部リンク＞
Episode 3, Himekayu Ski Resort & Hot Springs＜外部リンク＞
