T he easternmost of Fukushima Prefecture’s three geographical areas, Hamadori enjoys relatively mild temperatures, plenty of sunshine, and fresh breezes year-round. This “coastal corridor” (the meaning of its name) stretches along the Pacific Ocean in a place where north- and southbound currents meet, creating abundant fishing grounds. Thanks to the coastal climate, the 13 municipalities situated here receive little of the snowfall associated with the greater Tohoku region. Sun, Sea, and SkyUplift the Senses at the Beach and in the CountrysideVillage LifeThe Gentle Yet Robust Ways of Rural HamadoriHamadori suffered great losses in March 2011 with the Great East Japan Earthquake, the subsequent tsunami, and the related nuclear accident. Twelve years on, with decontamination work and the rebuilding of infrastructure continuing apace, the fishing and farming industries have resumed and everyday life is returning to normal.While the power of nature can at times be devastating, the people of Hamadori have created a uniquely spirited culture that moves in rhythm with the seasons and finds joy in day-to-day living. Their enthusiasm is showing itself anew across the area all the more now, as revitalization efforts are—quite literally—bearing fruit. In these pages, you will find people and places full of vitality and charm. The smiles of residents alone are an invitation to experience Hamadori firsthand.Keeping Traditions AliveWithstanding the Tests of TimeSeaside GastronomyDirect from Hamadori’s WatersFront cover: The annual Soma Nomaoi Festival is a three-day spectacle showcasing centuries-old traditions of horsemanship.0205Cherished HorsesLessons of the Horse: Kinship and Constancy06Local Towns Staging Their FutureAncestral Prayers Echo in Devotional Acts of Song and Dance08Handicraft RevivalsIn Art, the Resilience to Carry On1011Ocean BountyPremium “Joban-Mono” Seafood12Shokudo Food AdventuresCasual Favorites from Seafood Bowls to Yakisoba Noodles14Crafting Original SakeNew Hubs for Sake ConnoisseursContents162617Feel the Wind in Your HairPedal along Coastal Routes and Country Byways20Seaside FunMore Recreational Activities in the Hamadori Area22Soothing Hot SpringsThe Distinctive Hospitality of an Onsen Inn24Tale of a Coal-Mining TownEncountering Hawaii in Tohoku27Tenzan Bunko Museum and ShufushaA Poet’s Beloved Getaway28Living Off the LandKeeping Chickens, Raising Sheep—All in a Day’s Work30Whispers of the HeartA Natural World of Countless Deities and Infinite Colors32Places to Stop In for a TreatNew and Traditional Flavors from HamadoriWhere Light and Wind Abound
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