🥾 The Michinoku Coastal Trail: Japan's new 1,000km path
Long-distance hiking route along Japan's northeastern coast
📌 Fast Facts
- Length: approximately 1,000 kilometres along the Tohoku coast
- Region: Aomori to Fukushima prefectures in northeastern Japan
- Opened: developed following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami
- Purpose: coastal reconstruction and community recovery initiative
The Michinoku Coastal Trail is a long-distance hiking route that extends along Japan's northeastern coastline, traversing the Tohoku region from Aomori to Fukushima prefectures. Established in response to the devastation caused by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, the trail represents a multifaceted recovery effort that combines environmental restoration, economic revitalisation, and psychological healing for affected communities ...