Dokonjo Poplar

The Dokonjō Poplar stands 30 meters tall with smooth gray-green bark and extends its branches across an 8-meter width in the coastal landscape.

This Japanese poplar demonstrated exceptional recovery following the 2011 tsunami, remaining standing while surrounding structures were destroyed by the natural disaster.

Local residents regard this tree as a symbol of perseverance, with its Japanese name Dokonjō literally translating to stubborn spirit or determination.

The tree produces seeds from July to August, requiring immediate collection and planting as they maintain viability for only a few days.

This specimen belongs to the Populus maximowiczii species, which generates extensive root systems capable of regenerating after being buried under volcanic deposits.

Location: Ofunato

GPS coordinates: 39.11728,141.81403

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:06