Takekoma district

Day out to Rikuzentakata

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February 18th 2016
We got up early on 13 October to catch the 8:40 ferry from Ura no Hama harbour. Upon arrival at Aceport Kesennuma harbour, we got in a taxi and headed for Kesennuma station. A number of taxis came to Aceport Harbour; it was very convenient. I’ve heard that all the taxi companies have been relocated to higher ground, a couple of miles away from the harbour, since 11th March 2011. All the ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more