Otsuchi-cho in Iwate Prefecture, where recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake is progressing. Once a place struck by fierce tsunamis, it is now beginning to sprout new life. At the center of this is the guesthouse 'Yado Sachi,' a renovated private house.
Upon entering the entrance, a living room overlooking the Pacific Ocean awaits. The scent of wood is pleasant, and fishing equipment used before the earthquake is displayed on the walls. While the scars of the disaster remain, it is enveloped in a warm atmosphere.
For breakfast, homemade dishes using fresh local ingredients await. You can enjoy the unique flavors of Otsuchi, such as seasonal vegetables, seafood, and seaweed. The owner is also an amiable person who warmly welcomes the guests.
In the immediate vicinity of the inn, there are areas where the scars of the earthquake remain vivid. The staff who guide the tour will carefully explain the town's history. The feelings towards recovery deeply resonate within our hearts.
'Yado Sachi' embodies the resilience of the people who have overcome the disaster and the light of hope towards new dreams. If you stop here, you should be able to truly feel the progress of Otsuchi's recovery.
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