Higashi -Matsushima City Great East Japan Earthquake Reconstruction Memorial Park

The Higashi-Matsushima City 3.11 Disaster Recovery Memorial Park was established in the Nobiru district as a place to memorialize the people who lost their lives in the disaster, offer their souls repose, and provide a record of the disaster for future generations. The former Nobiru Station building was renovated and serves as the Higashi-Matsushima City 3.11 Disaster Recovery Memorial Museum at the park. Visitors can view photos and videos documenting the earthquake and tsunami and the progress made toward reconstruction. Adjacent to the museum is a memorial plaza with a monument at the center that features wavy patterns up to 3.7 meters high, the same height as the devastating tsunami that hit this area. The names of every lost person are inscribed on a plaque inside, with circles representing the spirits of the dead on the back, to symbolize a “never forget” frame of mind.
Also, the bent rail line and twisted pillars at the former train station platform are preserved intact and shown as vivid reminders of the power of the tsunami so that future generations may learn about the natural disaster.Language available: English
• The museum provides a pamphlet in English.
• Some exhibits have both Japanese and English descriptions.