Museum • Kurate-字79 Sanbongi, Towada, Aomori 034-0022, Japan
In the late Edo period, the Shimodato clan embarked on an unknown major project in the Tawada area. For the purpose of reclaiming farmland, they dug a massive tunnel in the untouched mountains. This plan was considered a dream at the time, but they faced this severe test with firm determination and outstanding civil engineering techniques.
When you actually visit the Phantom Anasui Dam, a tunnel referred to as a great achievement, you will be amazed by the depth of this feat. This tunnel, entirely dug out by human power, is like a work of art in a dimension different from modern civil engineering machinery. The traces of axes and chisels remaining on the walls tell the story of the sweat and efforts of the people at that time.
Standing inside the tunnel, you will be immersed in the calm air and peaceful atmosphere. Here lies the ambition of the Shimodato clan and the universal values that it embodies. The courage to pursue great dreams, the strong will to face difficulties, and the hope that anything can be accomplished when people unite as one. The Phantom Anasui Dam continues to send a strong message to those of us living in the modern era.
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