No47 [Series] The ending of a temporary set-up
The closure of a shopping centre built in the aftermath of the 2011 disaster signals the start of a new chapter for Ishinomaki. In late […]
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No46 [Series] The final curtain for Hana House
After more than five years of loyal good service, this community café has closed. It is time to pay it a fitting tribute. The end […]
No45 [Series] The hospital’s wounds healed
Five years after its destruction, a hospital has reopened its doors in the heart of a port city. The Ishinomaki Municipal Hospital located in the […]
No44 [Series] Bad days for the fishermen
Despite concerted attempts to revive production, the fishing industry still faces setbacks. Rich in minerals, sea squirts, or ‘sea pineapples’ as they are called in […]
No43 [Series] New trains lead to revival
A year after service resumed on the Senseki line between Sendai and Ishinomaki, the revival of the area is now in full swing. The 2011 […]
No42 [Series] Ishinomaki is fishing for youth
The municipality is trying to encourage more young people to take up careers in fishing. In Japan there is a serious lack of people wanting […]
No41[Series] In favour of multiculturalism
No less than 32 nationalities live in Ishinomaki. This presents a great opportunity if the city knows how to take advantage of it. After the […]
No40 [Series] Ishinomaki’s recipe for success
After attempting to start a new life elsewhere, many are returning to their hometowns to take part in their renewal. In the region around Ishinomaki, […]
No35 [Series] The oyster of friendship
Japan’s oyster economy, severely impacted like many other sectors of industry, is now recovering with the help of French people. The French city of Royan, […]
No34 [Series] The unsinkable boats
We thought they had disappeared forever, but some boats have reappeared thousands of miles away from their port of origin. More than four years after […]