Ishinomaki, Miyagi: Recovering from the Devastation of 3/11

A view from Hiyoriyama Kōen of the Kyū-Kitakami River winding its way through the city. (© Shoepress)

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Ishinomaki on April 1, 2011, just three weeks after the earthquake. (© Shoepress)

Located on the banks of the Kyū-Kitakami River, the Ishinomori Manga Museum is dedicated to manga artist and author Ishinomori Shōtarō. (© Shoepress)

The Cyborg 900 exhibit at the Ishinomori Manga Museum. (© Ishimori Production, Inc., © Ishimori Production, Inc. and Tōei Co., Ltd. © Ishinomori Manga Museum)

Fresh Ishinomaki farm produce and fish. (© Shoepress)

A Kinkasan fish and rice bowl dish named after Kinkasan Island, served at the second-floor food court. ¥3,800. (© Shoepress)

Seapal Pier Onagawa in front of the JR Onagawa Station. (© Shoepress)