Guide
The former Kesennum Middle School stands as a significant memorial site in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture. The school building still bears the physical marks left by the devastating tsunami of the Great East Japan Earthquake, serving as a silent but powerful-teacher. Visitors can walk through the structures to witness the sheer scale of the natural disaster, providing a visceral understanding of the power of the ocean and the necessity of robust disaster prevention and community resilience. It is a place for reflection, education, and honoring the memory of those affected.