Iwate Dramas and Films

Below is an on-going list of Dramas and Films that were produced either fully, or partly in Iwate Prefecture! I'm doing my best to compile more titles, so be sure to comment if I've missed any (which I'm sure I have!)

I referenced this Japanese wiki article ( Iwate Prefecture Dramas and Films Wiki ) for the initial creation of this list. Other resources I used are in the comments for each title as well.

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1. The Asadas!

Japanese Movie - 2020

9.0

Several locations are filmed in Iwate Prefecture, after the 3/11 disaster.
2. The Phone of the Wind

Japanese Movie - 2020

8.5

The phone of the wind is a private telephone booth located in "Belgardia Kujirayama" on a hill overlooking the sea (Sanriku coast) in Otsuchi-cho, Kamihei-gun, Iwate Prefecture. (Article can be found here)
3. Beneath the Shadow

Japanese Movie - 2020

The original work was based in Iwate, including VITAL-NET, INC., BASIE., Toko Books and more of the locations are listed here.
4. Koi no Sanriku

Japanese Special - 2016, 3 episodes

A Drama set in Ofunato City in Iwate Prefecture.
-Referanced from Heart-Ereki J-Drama National Tour Part II.
5. Little Forest: Winter & Spring

Japanese Movie - 2015

A movie set in Oshu, Iwate in the real-life town of Koromogawaku Shimoomori.
-Referanced from Heart-Ereki J-Drama National Tour Part II.
6. Little Forest: Summer & Autumn

Japanese Movie - 2014

A movie set in Oshu, Iwate in the real-life town of Koromogawaku Shimoomori.
-Referanced from Heart-Ereki J-Drama National Tour Part II.
7. Hakugin Jack

Japanese Special - 2014, 1 episode

Parts of the skiing and snowboarding scenes were filmed at Appi Kogen Ski Resort in Iwate Prefecture.
8. Amachan

Japanese Drama - 2013, 156 episodes

The hometown of the protagonist was filmed at Kosode Beach, Kuji City. The Kosode Fishing Port is in Sodegahama area of Kuji City. There's also Sanriku Railway Kuji Station, Kuji station square department store, Sanriku Railway Horinai Station, and Sanriku Railway Tanohata Station.
9. Reunion

Japanese Movie - 2013

Locations were filmed in Kamishi City, Iwate Prefecture.
10. Happiness Come On

Japanese Movie - 2013

Filmed in Mizusawa City, Iwate Prefecture.
11. The Legend Of Aterui

Japanese Drama - 2013, 4 episodes

Isawa Prefecture is now modern Iwate Prefecture.
12. Home: The House Imp

Japanese Movie - 2012

Filmed throughout Iwate especially at: Tono Furusato Village, Mount Iwate, Bank of Iwate Nakanobashi Branch (Important Cultural Property), Morioka Chamber of Commerce, Morioka Castle Ruins Park, Koiwai Farm, Takizawa Village Mamiyashiki Elementary School / Junior High School, and Koshio Shrine.
13. Yodaka no Hoshi

Japanese Movie - 2012

Filmed partly in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture.
14. Dondo Hare

Japanese Drama - 2007, 156 episodes

Locations are half in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture and half Yokohama City
15. Notebook of Life

Japanese Movie - 2006

Filmed at the IGR Iwate Ginga Railway Kotsunagi Station.
16. The Galactic Railroad of My Heart: Story of Miyazawa Kenji

Japanese Movie - 1996

Some locations were filmed in Iwate.
17. Free and Easy 6

Japanese Movie - 1993

Filmed in Kamaishi City and Tono City, Iwate Prefecture.
18. Swimming With Tears

Japanese Movie - 1992

Some early locations in the film are in Iwate.
19. Kosodate gokko

Japanese Movie - 1979

The story was based off of experianced of Minoru Kida/Miyoshih when they taught at Koromogawa Elementary School Omori Branch School in Koromogawa Village, Iwate Prefecture (currently Koromogawa, Oshu City).

The filming location was Kinugawa Village, Iwate Prefecture (currently Kinugawa, Oshu City).
20. Great Journey

Japanese Movie - 1960

Set in Morioka City.
21. The Bloody Sword of the 99th Virgin

Japanese Movie - 1959

Set in Shirayama Village, upstream of the Kitakami River in Iwate Prefecture.