Yahaba has four public elementary schools and two public junior high schools operated by the town government and two public high schools operated by the Iwate Prefectural Board of Education. In addition, the College of Pharmacy of the Iwate Medical University is located in Yahaba. Transportation Railway East Japan Railway Company (JR East) -Tōhoku Main Line Highway – Yahaba IC International relations - Fremont, Michigan, USA (friendship city since July 22, 1995) Local attractions Site of Tokutan Castle, a national historic site References External links Official Website Towns in Iwate Prefecture