2015 Volunteer Recovery Trip
Four and a half years later, how is the coast faring from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami?
Here is a great chance to see and take part in the recovery of the Sanriku coast!
MAJET thinks that this is a great opportunity for everyone to give back to Miyagi.
Special thanks to Roger, our Matsushima CIR, for organizing this visit.
Here is a great chance to see and take part in the recovery of the Sanriku coast!
MAJET thinks that this is a great opportunity for everyone to give back to Miyagi.
Special thanks to Roger, our Matsushima CIR, for organizing this visit.
What: Sanriku Coast Recovery Test Visit
When: Saturday, Nov. 21st & Sunday, Nov 22nd 2015 Where: Minamisanriku Town and Rikuzentakata City Deadline: RSVP by 5pm on Wednesday, October 21st! Schedule
Saturday, November 21st 10:30 am: Meet at Rikuzentakata City Hall parking lot for tour 12:00 pm: Lunch at Waiwai (1000 yen.) 1:00 pm: Head to Osumi Shotengai for an explanation about Marugoto and the tour. 1:40 pm: Experiential tour at two locations. Two groups will head to the oyster farmers, while one group will head to the apple orchard. Bring shoes and clothes that are able to get dirty. 5:00 pm: Dinner at Frying Pan (1000 yen). 6:15 pm: Onsen, at 500 yen per person. (optional) 7:45 pm: Temple. (As the area around the temple gets dark, it's recommended that individuals remain in groups if going outside.) 9:00 pm: Free time. Sunday, November 22nd 7:30-8:00 am: Breakfast (500 yen per person) 10:00 am: Arrive at Minami-Sanriku Portal Center for a lecture-style tour. 12:00 pm: Return to the Potal Center. Lunch at the Sansan Shopping Area, with 7 different eating areas available for your choosing. (1000 yen or so, but you may choose to eat elsewhere. 1:30 pm: Participate in a Community BBQ with Sosha. See attached map in a PDF below. (1000 yen per person.) 3:00 pm: Leave Minami-Sanriku. (Please notify your drivers if you will be taking the bus back to Sendai from Minami-Sanriku) |
Minamisanriku Town and Rikuzentakata City are working to make foreign tourism part of their recovery. As part of the preparation to get their towns ready for foreign tourists, they really want candid feedback from Miyagi JETs regarding a variety of interesting activities. This visit is being heavily discounted to make it affordable for us. There will be opportunities to hear stories from locals about the disaster, volunteer with local farmers or fishermen (exact activity depends on the number of people who register), try quality local food, and otherwise see a side of Tohoku few non-locals ever get to experience.
Transportation: We will be arranging carpools to help people get to these towns and go between the towns.
If you are able to help drive let us know! If we don't have enough drivers, there's a bus from Sendai to Minamisanriku. Costs: In Rikuzentakata- lodging and activities are free courtesy of the city! Please pay for your own lunch and dinner on Saturday, and your own breakfast on Sunday. In Minami-Sanriku please choose where you would like to eat lunch. It is up to you to help your carpool driver with gas and tolls. The estimated cost is 5000-6000 yen for activities and food. There will be a possible bus transportation cost within Minami-Sanriku (estimated at 2000) |
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Sign me up!
Please use the sign-up form below or email Roger at roger@town.matsushima.miyagi.jp.
Please RSVP by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21st. *Make sure that you aren't working.
*Include your name, town, phone number, and if you have a car or need a carpool.
*Friends, family, significant others are welcome, too!
Please use the sign-up form below or email Roger at roger@town.matsushima.miyagi.jp.
Please RSVP by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21st. *Make sure that you aren't working.
*Include your name, town, phone number, and if you have a car or need a carpool.
*Friends, family, significant others are welcome, too!
