1980s wood house in Iwate (99)
1980s wood house in Iwate
Oshu, Iwate
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Location
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Full description
Property overview: Can be used as an office and residence. The 1F tatami room was changed to flooring in March 2024. Garage with motorized shutter. / Surrounding environment: The festival "Esashi Jinku Matsuri" held in early May and picturesque "warehouses" (kura) are visible. Living-related facilities are nearby; well-located property. / Remarks: Water meters are separate for 1F and 2F. Structural renovations involving building confirmation require survey report submission (not required for reconstruction).
Specifications
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Utilities
Area and hazard data
- About 637.1 km from the coast
- About 649.0 km to the nearest primary school
A pre-1981 build predates Japan's current earthquake code, which can matter for insurance and renovation. We flag the era from the year built where we have it.
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Where this data comes from
- Earthquake-hazard forecast, from the national J-SHIS model (2024).
- Stations, coastline and schools, from Japan's Ministry of Land mapping data.
Checked against the town's listing: 2026-08-21
Source listing last changed: 2026-08-11
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Original listing: https://www.city.oshu.iwate.jp/section/ijyuu/sumu_akiya_detail.html?id=ES144
Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess. Data from the source listing plus official government records.