Rokkasho

The village of Rokkasho extends across 252 square kilometers on the eastern coastline of Shimokita Peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean and Lake Ogawara.

The region gained importance during the Kamakura period for horse breeding and later came under the control of the Nanbu clan of Morioka Domain.

The transformation from a traditional farming and fishing community shapes the current identity of Rokkasho, where nuclear facilities provide employment for many residents.

The village maintains four elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school, with the nearest train access through Noheji Station and Otomo Station.

The Rokkasho Nuclear Reprocessing Plant spans 3.8 million square meters and includes 38 buildings dedicated to uranium processing and nuclear waste management.

Location: Kamikita district

Inception: April 1, 1889

Website: https://www.rokkasho.jp/

Shares border with: Misawa, Higashidori, Tohoku, Yokohama, Noheji

Website: https://rokkasho.jp

GPS coordinates: 40.96731,141.37453

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59