Wood house in Iwate (78)
Wood house in Iwate
Rikuzentakata, Iwate
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Location
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Full description
1. The district beyond the tunnel, Yashio-cho, Yamasaki: Yashio-cho, Rikuzentakata City. Beyond the tunnel in Yashio-cho lies a landscape that brings you the serene feeling of returning to your hometown. The charming tunnel welcomes you as a gateway to a world of pristine nature. With the car window open, even the sound of the river along the roadside becomes the natural BGM. There are no identical views, scents, or sounds in the town center. Each landscape brings color to your eyes. / 2. A life of picking modest happiness: A single-story house sits just beyond a side road from the prefectural road. The interior of this former teacher's residence has been renovated, and the small stone steps framing the exterior resemble a large flowerbed surrounding the house, evoking nostalgic feelings. The veranda, spacious enough for two parking spaces, is a space of freedom. Sunbathing, reading, and pursuing hobbies may become pleasures of life in this home. Opening the front door, you are bathed in gentle light. Two 6-mat tatami rooms, both with excellent natural light, make each day enjoyable with the sun's rays. With corridors by the windows, each room can be used as a private space. Floral-patterned doors and sliding doors, along with Japanese-style light fixtures, create a stylish unity even in this compact home. By the tunnel in Yashio-cho stands a large slab of rock called "Senba Gaya" (仙婆巌) by locals. Like Senba Gaya, with legends passed down through generations, Yashio-cho, Yamasaki. Conversations with neighbors reveal daily mutual aid and consideration. The homeowner welcomes those who wish to integrate into the community, waiting for companions to share life in this district. A calm yet encouraging home to start something new. New pleasures may come to you, as you carefully pick your modest happiness one by one. / Remarks: Reception: 4G, LTE. Damage: none notable. Furnishings: present. Renovation possible: yes. Parking: available (2 spaces). * Fire alarm not installed. * TV uses shared community antenna. / Equipment: Separate bath and toilet (no washroom or changing area; washroom doubles as kitchen sink). Indoor washing machine location. Hot water: gas.
Specifications
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Utilities
Area and hazard data
- About 652.2 km from the coast
- About 664.6 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://takatakurashi.jp/house/1290
Where a fact is missing, we say so rather than guess. Data from the source listing plus official government records.