Takano Kaikan, Earthquake disaster remains in Minamisanriku, Japan
The Takano Kaikan building stands 300 meters from Shizugawa Bay and features a rooftop observation deck overlooking the reconstructed Minamisanriku town landscape.
During the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the building's staff guided 327 people and two dogs to safety on its rooftop, protecting them from the tsunami.
The facility serves as a memorial center where visitors learn about natural disaster preparedness through exhibits showing tsunami water levels and ground elevation markers.
The building, accessible through guided tours, includes comprehensive displays about the earthquake's impact and maintains emergency supplies on each floor.
More than 350,000 visitors, including imperial family members and international delegates, have visited this preserved structure to study disaster prevention methods.
Location: Minamisanriku
Address: 宮城県本吉郡南三陸町志津川字汐見町32-1 986-0763
Website: http://thr.mlit.go.jp/shinsaidensho/facility/miyagi-3-013.html
GPS coordinates: 38.67542,141.44528
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:48
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