text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_1585609_2 (region VARCHAR, prefecture VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  Name the region for iwate
  ### Answer:
  SELECT region FROM table_1585609_2 WHERE prefecture = "Iwate"