British coast (Kitakami River)

Hanamaki City

Southern Iwate

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It is located near the confluence of the Kitakami River and Segawa River, and tuffaceous mudstone is exposed along the river. Currently, they are not often seen, but they can sometimes be seen during the dry season. Kenji Miyazawa named it the ``English Coast'' because he said, ``It feels like I'm walking on the chalk coast of England.''

residence/location: Shimokofunato, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, 025-0063
Inquiries: Hanamaki City Hall Kenji Community Development Division
Tel: 0198-41-3591
Fax: 0198-24-0259
Website: https://www.city.hanamaki.iwate.jp/miyazawakenji/town_kenji/1003963.html

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