Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum Celebrates 15th Anniversary

The Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum will celebrate its 15th anniversary on July 1, 2026. As a hub connecting Morioka's history and culture to the future, we will continue to strive for further enrichment. Various events will be held to express our gratitude for the past 15 years, so please visit us.

Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum Director, Kumagai Toshihiko

15th Anniversary Flyer [Front]

・Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum 15th Anniversary Flyer is here

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Limited Events on the Opening Anniversary [July 1, 2026 (Wed)]

1. Free Admission to the 2nd Floor Exhibition Room!!

Opening Hours: 9:00～19:00 (Admission until 18:30)

2. Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum Original Goods Presentation

First-come, first-served for 100 people, starting at 9:00 (ends when sold out)

15th Anniversary Events

1. Book Fair of the Moon

Content: Some of the catalogs published by the museum from 2011 to 2021 will be sold at half price.

Period: July 1 (Wed)～31 (Fri)

2. Rekibun Puzzle Challenge "come on! Family Gate! Family Crest!"

Content: Answer quizzes with "Family Crest" as the keyword to get original can badges

(all 5 types)!

Date: July 4 (Sat), 11 (Sat), 18 (Sat), 25 (Sat),

August 1 (Sat), 8 (Sat), 15 (Sat)

Each day 10:30～16:30 (Participation reception until 16:00)

Venue: 2nd Floor Exhibition Room

Fee: Admission fee to the exhibition room is required

Others: Free participation on the day

3. Honorary Director Event "Nanbu-san! Can I ask you? Part 3 Crest Edition"

Content: We will hear from Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum Honorary Director Nanbu Toshifumi about the Nanbu family's family crests. After that, we will view the exhibits featuring family crests together with Nanbu.

Performance: Nanbu Toshifumi (46th head of the Morioka Nanbu family, Honorary Director of Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum)

Kumagai Toshihiko (Director of Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum)

Date: July 19 (Sun), 13:30～15:00

Venue: 1st Floor Training Room, 2nd Floor Exhibition Room

Capacity: 30 people

※ Advance registration required (round-trip postcard, application form), deadline June 30 (Tue)

Fee: Free

15th Anniversary Original Goods

1. Lord's One-Piece Note "One-Piece Report Real"

New appearance of the 15th Morioka domain lord, Nanbu Toshiyoshi ver.

On sale from July 1 (Wed)

Price: 220 yen (tax included)

Lord's One-Piece Note "One-Piece Report Real"

2. Special Edition "Morioka Castle Goshōin"

A special design "Morioka Castle Goshōin" for the 15th anniversary will be sold in a limited edition of 2,000.

On sale from July 1 (Wed)

Price: 500 yen (tax included)

3. Original "Goshōin Book"

A special book featuring the Nanbu family crest, using materials from the Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum collection as motifs.

Scheduled to go on sale in mid-August

4. Suspended Curtain Upcycling Goods

Bags and aprons were made using suspended curtains that decorated the exterior walls of the Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum for each exhibition. Please have a unique good that is only in the world along with the memory of the exhibition.

・First batch: On sale from September 5 (Sat)

・Second batch: On sale from December 16 (Wed)

・Third batch: On sale from February 6, 2027 (Sat)

Exhibition "Morioka Ancient Document Study" suspended curtain was utilized!

15th Anniversary Special Exhibition

1. Proof of the House - Tracing the Nanbu Family through Family Crests

Period: June 27 (Sat)～August 31 (Mon)

Content: Through weapons, furnishings, and documentary materials adorned with the Nanbu family's family crests, we will see how the Nanbu family has used family crests. Please enjoy the world of family crests related to the Nanbu family.

2. Morioka Domain Product Exhibition - The Strength of the Nanbu Brand

Period: October 3 (Sat)～December 14 (Mon)

Content: Through examples of products produced and produced within the domain that supported the economy of the Morioka domain, we will introduce one aspect of the reality of the vast Morioka domain.

*Note: Admission fee to the exhibition room is required for special exhibitions.

Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum

Morioka Castle and Castle Town Field Museum A town museum located in a corner of Morioka Castle Ruins Park. The first floor is free and introduces festivals representing Morioka and seasonal tourist information. The second floor exhibition room (paid) displays materials related to the history of the Morioka domain and the lord Nanbu family.

Address: 1-50 Uchimaru, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, 020-0023 Telephone: 019-681-2100 URL: https://www.morireki.jp

The Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum is operated by the Morioka Historical and Cultural Museum Activation Group (Nomura Kogeisha Co., Ltd., Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Morioka Tourism Convention Association) as a designated manager.