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KAMAISHI UNOSUMAI Memoial Studium		a stadium dedicated to ball games
	This stadium was built in an area that sustained serious damage from the tsunami that occurred during the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. It was used as one of the venues for the Rugby World Cup 2019, and became a hot topic. Kamaishi City applied to host the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, the first tournament to be held in Asia, in 2019, as a symbol of the city's recovery, and to give hope, courage, and dreams to the children who will lead the future. Kamaishi was the only city among the 12 host cities in Japan that did not have a stadium, so it built the stadium on the site of a damaged elementary and junior high school, creating a sports park with the aim of recovering from the Great East Japan Earthquake.		Kamaishi C.

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HASHINO Iron Mining and Smelting Site		one of UNESCO World Heritage site
	It is the oldest surviving blast furnace site in Japan, and was registered as a World Heritage Site in 2015. The first Western-style blast furnace built in Japan in 1858. Construction of a temporary blast furnace began in Hashino in June, and operations began in December. In 1860, two blast furnaces, No. 1 and No. 2, were built, and the temporary blast furnace was renovated to become No. 3 blast furnace. It is the oldest surviving blast furnace site in Japan, and was also Japan’s first commercial blast furnace. The iron ore supplied to this blast furnace was the Hashino Iron Mine, 2.6 kilometers south of the blast furnace. In 2015, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name "Hashino Iron Mine." It is a component part of the "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining."		Kamaishi C.

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JODOGAHAMA Beach

JYODOGAHAMA is "pure land beach" in Japanese

Jodogahama beach is a scenic spot representative of the Sanriku region (Sanriku refers to the Coast, which straddles Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures, and the Kitakami Mountains inland from there). Sharp, white rhyolite rocks stand in a forest, providing a magnificent landscape. The rocks of Jodogahama beach are said to have been formed approximately 52 million years ago. The contrast between the green of the pine trees, the white of the rocks, and the blue of the sea truly evokes the feeling of paradise. From April to October, only taxis and large buses are allowed on the road from Parking Lot 1 to Oku (inner) -Jodogahama. The road is closed at night (from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) throughout the year.

Miyako C.

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Lighthause at Cape TODOGASAKI

easternmost cape of Honshu, located

Cape TODOGASAKI is the easternmost cape of Honshu, located on the OMOE Peninsula in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture. The surrounding rocks are the result of volcanic activity that occurred in the nearby Kitakami Mountains about 130 million years ago, and are also a geosite of the Sanriku Geopark. There is no road to the lighthouse, so you have to walk 3.8 kilometers one way from the starting point, ANEYOSHI Campsite (the end of the road), on the Michinoku Sea Breeze Trail for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. First, you will climb to an altitude of 110 meters, and then the road is almost flat until you reach the lighthouse. There are toilets at the campsite and on the lighthouse grounds. Bears may appear, so you will need to bring some protective goods.

Miyako C.

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GOISHI (GO stones) Coast

one of Natural Monument

GOISHI (GO Stones) Coast is located in the southern part of the SANRIKU (Sanriku refers to the Coast, which straddles Aomori, Iwate, and Miyagi prefectures, and the KITKAMI Mountains inland from there) Coast. It is a Natural Monument with its ria coastline and pebble beaches, and has been designated as a national park. The black mudstone (hornfels) that is the basis of the GO stones stretches for about 7 kilometers. There are scenic spots called the Eight Views of GOISHI, including ANATOSIISO, which has three caves, through which a boatman can skillfully navigate (operating from June to November). The GOISHI Coast Lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula is known as the "Lighthouse of Love" for the striking contrast between the white lighthouse towering in the pine forest and the blue sky. There are walking paths around the GOISHI Coast, so it's easy to walk around the spots..

Ofunato C.

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MIRACLE PINE TREE

a lone pine tree that survived the tsunami

Among the approximately 70,000 pine trees that once lined the coastline, there is one that survived the tsunami of the Great East Japan Earthquake with both its branches and trunk intact. The pine tree was nicknamed the "Miracle Pine Tree" for its survival after enduring the tsunami, and became a "symbol of hope" for the recovery. It sprouted in 1839 and dead in May 2012, making it 173 years old. After its death, the 27.5 meters -tall Miracle Pine Tree was preserved and maintained to be passed down to future generations as a symbol of recovery, and now stands in the same place as before as a "monument." You can go under the Miracle Pine Tree and view it freely. It's not possible to drive close to it, but there are free parking lots nearby. In addition, growing successor trees by grafting seeds and branches taken from the pine tree.

Rikuzen Takata C.

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HORAIJIMA Island

a gourd-shaped small island

HORAIJIMA Island is a small island in OTSUCH Bay, with a circumference of about 200 meters , and is shaped like a gourd with two hills, one large and one small. The smaller hill was where the OTUCHI Port Lighthouse was located, but it collapsed from the base in the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. It was rebuilt in December 2012. The design of the rebuilt lighthouse was chosen from among the townspeople. The red light represents the sun rising over the horizon, expressing a wish to brighten the town's future, while the main body, which is shaped like an hourglass, expresses a strong will to rebuild. There is BENTEN Shrine on the island, where a statue of Benten is enshrined, and it has long been revered as the guardian deity of abundant catches and safe navigation. Although HORAIJIMA Island is an island, you can walk across to it from the mainland via a breakwater.

Otsuchi T.

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RYUSENDO Cave

one of three largest limestone caverns in Japan

RYUSENDO Cave is one of the three largest limestone caves in Japan, and is designated as a national natural monument along with the bats that live in the cave. The total length of the cave is known to be 4,088m, of which 700m is open to the public. There are still many unknown parts, and it is believed that the total length may be over 5,000 meters, and investigations are still ongoing. Eight underground lakes have been discovered, three of which are open to the public. The mysterious underground lakes, which were created over an eternity of time, shine in a deep blue color known as "dragon blue." The temperature inside the cave is around 10℃ all year round, so light clothing is prohibited even in summer.

Iwaizumi T.

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KITAYAMAZAKI Cliff

a spectacular cliff view

Here is a special A-class scenic spot with a 200 meters high cliff, strange rocks, sea caves of various sizes, and a dynamic coastline that stretches for about 8 kilometers. You can enjoy a wonderful view from the observation deck that juts out into the sea. The path to the first observation deck is step-free, so it is wheelchair accessible. There are also the impressive second observation deck and the forest bathing third observation deck. There are 736 steps leading down from the observation deck to the sea surface. The spectacular view looking up from 200 meters is sure to be memorable. The KIAYAMAZAKI Cliff Cruise Sightseeing Boat operates from spring to autumn. The boat departs and arrives at SHIMAKOSHI Port and makes a round trip to KITAYAMAZAKI in about 50 minutes. It is very immersive. A special timetable is planned for the New Year holidays. In winter, reservations will be only accepted for groups of 10 or more people.

Tanohata V.