Learning about the earthquake at the former Kesennuma Koyo High School

#Spring0yentrip The former Kesennuma Mukoyo High School is the former building of a prefectural high school in Mukoyo-cho, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, which was damaged by the tsunami of the Great East Japan Earthquake and relocated to higher ground. Part of it has been preserved as a relic of the earthquake disaster, and it is a place to convey the threat of the tsunami at that time. Access: * By car: From the Kesennuma Port IC on the Sanriku Expressway, head south on National Route 45, then turn onto Prefectural Route 26 for about 5 minutes. You can enter "Former Kesennuma Mukoyo High School" into your navigation system, or use the nearby Kesennuma City Great East Japan Earthquake Relics and Memorial Museum as a landmark. There is a parking lot on the premises. * By bus: Take the Miyako Bus or City Bus from JR Kesennuma Station to the "Mukoyo High School" bus stop, and it is a short walk from there. However, there are not many buses, so please check the timetable in advance. You can also take a bus to the Kesennuma City Great East Japan Earthquake Relics and Memorial Museum, but it is a few minutes' walk from there. Attractions: The attraction of the former Kesennuma Koyo High School is that you can see the traces of the tsunami from the Great East Japan Earthquake up close. * Vivid traces of the tsunami: Lines indicating the water level of the tsunami remaining on the walls of the school building and vehicles swept away are preserved, allowing you to feel the destructive power of the tsunami and the threat of nature. The buildings with exposed steel beams and distorted structures convey the ferocity of the tsunami. * Memories and lessons of the disaster: Photographs and videos from the time of the disaster, as well as testimonies from students and faculty and staff, are on display, playing an important role in preserving the memories of the disaster and passing them on to future generations. Learning about the conditions for evacuation from the tsunami and the path to recovery will help raise awareness of disaster prevention. * Commentary by storytellers: Depending on the situation, you can hear about the situation at the time and lessons learned from storytellers who experienced the earthquake. Listening to their real voices will help you understand the earthquake more deeply. * Linkages with surrounding facilities: By touring the adjacent Kesennuma City Great East Japan Earthquake Relics and Memorial Museum, you can learn more about the overall picture of the disaster and the progress of reconstruction. At the Memorial Museum, you can see more systematic exhibits and video materials. * Place of repose and prayer: The place where many students once studied and lived has become a place to convey the memory of the disaster, to pray for the victims and to raise awareness of disaster prevention for the future. Many people come here to quietly join their hands and reminisce. The former Kesennuma Koyo High School is not just a ruin, but a living teaching material that shows the horror of the disaster and how to learn from it and connect it to the future. A visit will make you think again about preparing for the threats of nature and the importance of life. If you visit Kesennuma, be sure to stop by and experience the memories of the disaster.