壹番館

The Ichibankan is a high-rise residential building located in Ishinomaki, a port city in Miyagi Prefecture. The structure features the modern construction style typical of contemporary urban development in northeastern Japan.

The building was constructed during the post-tsunami reconstruction period following the 2011 Tohoku disaster that severely affected the region. It represents the city's recovery and the renewal of urban development after this major event.

The building's name, written as 壹番館 or 壱番館, reflects Japanese architectural naming conventions using traditional characters meaning 'number one building'.

The building is situated in a residential area and can be reached via standard city streets. Visitors should note that this is a private residential building and interior access may not be available to the public.

The structure combines modern engineering with traditional Japanese numerical naming systems, representing the integration of cultural heritage and contemporary architecture.

GPS coordinates: 38.31736,141.02014

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:27