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Iwate Hidden Gems

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花巻市 (Hanamaki)
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Sanriku Coast — Dramatic Cliffs & Tsunami Recovery
Iwate· Kamaishi

Sanriku Coast — Dramatic Cliffs & Tsunami Recovery

The Sanriku Coast is a 250km stretch of dramatic Pacific coastline running through Iwate Prefecture, characterized by st…

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Updated Jun 2026
Kamaishi Daikannon — 48-Meter Ocean Goddess
Iwate· Kamaishi

Kamaishi Daikannon — 48-Meter Ocean Goddess

Kamaishi Daikannon is a 48.5-meter tall statue of Kannon (Buddhist goddess of mercy) standing on a peninsula overlooking…

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Updated Jun 2026
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