🏗️TŌHOKU🏗️

ᯓ TŌHOKU MEMORIAL ZONE ᯓ
3.11.11
JAPAN.GG has dedicated this section to Honor all of
the victims of The 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami.

ᯓ 6 Prefectures of TŌHOKU ᯓ
➡ Iwate     ⬇ Aomori    ⬇ Akita
⬇ Miyagi    ⬇ Yamagata     ⬇ Fukushima

📍Tōhoku Memorial Map

Hometown Hero of Ōshū City: Shohei Ohtani, Rikuzentakata: Rōki Sasaki and Morioka City: Yusei Kikuchi, all hail from the same Iwate Prefecture in the Tōhoku Region of Japan. Honored with a commemorative 🕳️MLB manhole cover to celebrate local roots to global baseball superstardom and underscoring their deep connection to the community that fostered their early development.


Aomori Prefecture


ᯓ Sukayu Onsen, Aomori Prefecture ᯓ
📍Sukayu Onsen (National Recreation Onsen Resort)

Sukayu Onsen, nestled in the Hakkoda Mountains of Aomori Prefecture, is a revered hot spring renowned for its therapeutic, highly acidic sulfur waters and rustic charm. Its most famous for the "Sen-nin-buro" or "Bath of a Thousand Bathers," a massive, traditional mixed-gender bath constructed entirely from hiba (Japanese cypress) wood, offering a unique communal bathing experience that has drawn visitors for over 300 years. Sukayu is also notable for being one of Japan's first designated National Recreational Hot Springs and is famously one of the snowiest inhabited places on Earth, creating a dramatic winter wonderland setting for its steamy baths.



Akita Prefecture


ᯓ Kakunodate Samurai District ᯓ
📍Kakunodate Samurai District

The Kakunodate Samurai District is a beautifully preserved historic town in Akita Prefecture, celebrated for its authentic samurai residences and traditional atmosphere. Lined with weeping cherry trees and dark wooden fences, the district offers a scenic stroll and is particularly famous as a stunning spot for cherry blossom viewing. Visitors can explore several former samurai homes, which have been opened to the public, providing a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of the samurai class during the Edo period.



Miyagi Prefecture


ᯓ Stadium of Tōhoku Rakuten Golden Eagles ᯓ
📍Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi    📍Sendai [25]

The Tōhoku Rakuten Golden Eagles are a professional baseball team based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, playing in Nippon Professional Baseball's Pacific League. Their home, Mobile Park Miyagi is known for being a unique, fan-friendly stadium with a completely natural grass field—the only one in the Pacific League. This popular ballpark offers an experience for the whole family, including a Ferris wheel inside the stadium from which fans can watch the game.



Yamagata Prefecture


ᯓ 🥩Yonezawa Beef, Yamagata Prefecture ᯓ
📍Yamagata Prefecture, Tōhoku Region

Yamagata Prefecture is celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, particularly its picturesque mountain landscapes and lush countryside. The region is home to the famous Dewa Sanzan, three sacred mountains that are a pilgrimage site for Shugendo practitioners and a haven for hikers. Yamagata is also renowned for its high-quality agricultural products, including cherries and rice, and its abundant hot springs.



Fukushima Prefecture


ᯓ Miharu City, Fukushima Prefecture, Tōhoku Region ᯓ
📍Miharu Takizakura

Miharu Takizakura is a magnificent, thousand-year-old weeping cherry tree located in Fukushima Prefecture that is considered one of Japan's three great cherry trees. Its name, which translates to "waterfall cherry tree," perfectly describes the cascade of delicate pink blossoms that flow from its branches each spring. The tree was the first cherry tree to be designated a National Natural Monument in 1922 and remains a cherished symbol of beauty and resilience.


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