Morioka

American  

[mawr-ee-oh-kuh, maw-ree-aw-kah] / ˌmɔr iˈoʊ kə, ˌmɔ riˈɔ kɑ /

noun

1. a city in N Honshu, Japan, on the Kitakami River.

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Example Sentences

No students responded to an initial email he sent out announcing the fund, said Brennon Morioka, dean of the University of Hawai’i College of Engineering — and their program is small.

From Los Angeles Times

When Morioka, Japan, was featured on our annual 52 Places to Go travel list, the choice became national news.

From New York Times

Morioka, which is just a few hours north of Tokyo by high-speed rail, offers a combination of kindness, cuisine, walkability and history.

From New York Times

“Morioka enables its residents to thrive,” Craig wrote.

From New York Times

After returning to Morioka for a visit, Craig wrote about his controversial travel recommendation.

From New York Times