Hashino Iron Mining and Smelting Site

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The Hashino Iron Mining and Smelting Site in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, is a historically significant location globally recognized as part of the World Heritage Site, "Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution." This heritage site symbolizes the era when Japan rapidly pursued modernization by adopting Western technology. The remains of the blast furnace that successfully achieved continuous operation using Western-style technology for the first time in Japan are preserved exactly as they were, deep in the forest. By exploring this valuable collection of historic sites—including the blast furnaces, mining sites, and transportation routes—that illustrate the entire process of iron production, visitors can quietly feel the turbulent history of Japan's transformation from the Samurai era into a modern nation. This spot is highly recommended for those interested in history and industry.