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☄️Grand Slam Getaway!🛫
Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture
📍Rikuzentakata City 📍Tōhoku Memorial MapCity of Hope
⬇ The Rōki Sasaki Manhole
⬇ Takata Matsubara Memorial Park
⬇ Miracle Lone Pine
⬇ Iwate Tsunami Memorial
⬇ Kaiganzan Fumonji Temple
The Rōki Sasaki Manhole
Rikuzentakata, Iwate Pref., Tōhoku Region
Rōki Sasaki's commemorative MLB manhole is conveniently situated at Machino Engawa, a facility directly next to Rikuzentakata Station in Iwate Prefecture. This accessible location allows fans visiting the city to easily view the memorial.
Takata Matsubara Memorial Park
Rikuzentakata, Iwate Pref., Tōhoku Region
Takata Matsubara National Memorial Park is a newly developed space in Rikuzentakata for remembrance and reflection on the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. The expansive park, which includes the iconic Miracle Pine and is adjacent to the Tsunami Memorial Museum, symbolizes the community's extraordinary resilience and efforts to rebuild.
Miracle Lone Pine
Rikuzentakata, Iwate Pref., Tōhoku Region
The "Miracle Lone Pine" (Kiseki no Ippon Matsu) in Rikuzentakata remains a powerful and enduring symbol of hope after the catastrophic 2011 disaster, as it was the sole survivor of a 70,000-tree coastal forest. Although the tree eventually succumbed to saltwater, it was meticulously preserved and reinforced as a permanent, poignant monument drawing visitors globally to witness the spirit of recovery.
Iwate Tsunami Memorial
Rikuzentakata, Iwate Pref., Tōhoku Region
The Iwate Tsunami Memorial in Rikuzentakata is a vital institution dedicated to preserving the memory of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. This museum, located near the waterfront and Miracle Pine, uses powerful exhibits to convey the disaster’s devastation, explain the science of tsunamis, and symbolize the resilience of the local people.
Kaiganzan Fumonji Temple
Rikuzentakata, Iwate Pref., Tōhoku Region
Fumonji Temple, a Soto Zen Buddhist temple in Rikuzentakata with a five-hundred-year history, is home to several cultural heritage sites, including a three-storied pagoda. Following the 2011 disaster, the temple initiated a poignant "500 Rakans" project, where locals hand-carve statues as an evolving memorial to honor those lost and speak to the community's enduring spirit.
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