When the ILC hopefully comes to Iwate it will be in the vicinity of a few decent-sized cities. Ichinoseki (2014 pop. estimate: 122,000) and Oshu (120,000) will be the hosts and the more concentrated Hanamaki (95,000) and Kitakami (93,000) are within an hour’s drive away. They will be able to supply good restaurants, shopping centers, […]