Iwachu

One of Morioka's most established Nambu ironware makers, and the showroom functions as both a factory visit and a shopping destination. Artisans in the workshop cast traditional tetsubin kettles using centuries-old sand-mold techniques, pressing patterns into the surface before firing. The pieces on display range from compact travel kettles to full cast iron pots in deep black or rust-brown. This is a practical place to understand why Morioka's ironware has a global reputation and to buy directly from the source.