Summary of Kesennuma filming locations

In recent years, Kesennuma City has become a popular location for filming dramas and movies!
We have compiled information on the locations that have been shot in the city so far, sorted by filming location, so if you are thinking of visiting the holy sites, be sure to check out this article.

Drama [Okaeri Mone] Broadcast: May to October 2021

Filming location (1) Town, People and Work Exchange Plaza

Appears as Monet's workplace (Umi-no-Machi Civic Plaza). The interior scenes were shot on a set in Tokyo, with the radio station and social space within the facility as motifs.

Filming location (2) U-shaped wharf

It was also the location where the title sequence was shot, and in the final episode, the scene where Ryo (played by Nagase Ren)'s ship is seen leaving port. The rainbow cloth used in the title sequence and the actual fishing boat sign worn by Ryo are on display at the "Welcome Back Monet Exhibition" in the city.

Filming location (3) Ukimido

It appears as the path to the ferry terminal. It has been used in various scenes, including the scene where Shinji (played by Asano Tadanobu) and Mion (played by Kiyohara Kaya) see off Ryo's (played by Nagase Ren) boat, and the scene where Suganami-sensei (played by Sakaguchi Kentaro) and Mion walk together. It is a spot where you can see beautiful storms from autumn to winter.

Filming location (4) Port Town Wharf

It appeared in the scene where Ryo (played by Ren Nagase) first appears and the scene where Mion returns from her hometown. The Hoya Boya mascot attached to Michi (played by Aju Makita)'s bag while she is walking along the cliff was apparently purchased as a souvenir by the cast members themselves.

Filming location (5) Tanakahama Beach

It appears here as the beach that Monet and her friends often visit. It also appears in the scenes where they spend casual time together with their childhood friends, the scene where Michi (played by Aju Makita) and Mion are alone, and the final scene. The video footage of BUMP OF CHICKEN, who sang the theme song, appearing on Kohaku was also shot here. It has become a staple of pilgrimages.

Filming location (6) Kameyama

This is the venue for the Kamejima Junior High School brass band's concerts, and one of the locations for shooting posters for dramas. You can take photos dressed as the poster character from the benches at the top of the mountain.

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Drama [Special Drama 99.9-Criminal Lawyer-]
Broadcast: December 2021, 12

Filming location (1) Reconstruction Memorial Park

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The first scene, which begins when the crew arrives in Kesennuma, is set in the Reconstruction Memorial Park, which overlooks the city. There is also a shot of Miyama praying with his hands together amid the Prayer Sail.
Scene performers
Jun Matsumoto and Hana Sugisaki

Filming locations (2) Kesennuma Station, U-shaped wharf, Ukimido

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In the scene where the two are chased by the president of Yotarou Construction and run around the city, Matsumoto and Sugisaki sprinted at full speed many times during the Indian cut on the U-shaped quay.
Scene performers
Jun Matsumoto and Hana Sugisaki

Filming location (3) Fish market

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The two fugitives are finally cornered in a fish market, but Miyama (Matsumoto Jun) nonchalantly escapes on a boat, leaving Honoka (Sugisaki Hana) behind.
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The filming was done with the full cooperation of local fishermen and the fishing association. The tip of the boat with the deep ridge is where Kesennuma swordfish fishermen stand to cast their spears when they do "tsuinbou fishing."
Scene performers
Jun Matsumoto, Hana Sugisaki, and Gota Tateishi

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There is also a 99.9 YouTube channel, and Matsumoto, the cast, and staff are all aware of Hoya Boya. Matsumoto also made a wonderful comment at the press conference, saying, "We took advantage of the wonderful location that can only be found in Kesennuma."

Movie: To Those Who Were Not Protected Release: October 2021

Filming location (1) Ota area (Setting: Kei's House)

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"Kei's House" is where Tone (played by Takeru Sato), Kan-chan (played by Kosaki Ishii) and Kei (played by Mitsuko Baisho) lived after meeting at an evacuation centre just after the disaster. It also appears in important scenes later on.
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In order to recreate the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, the art staff transformed the streets of Ota into the same scenery as they were at the time. The scene where the three of them look happy eating udon at Kei's house was created by drawing inspiration from the "DanpeiThis photo was taken with the cooperation of ".
Scene performers
Takeru Sato, Hiroshi Abe, Kaya Kiyohara, Mitsuko Baisho, Kento Hayashi, Kokoro Ishii, Hidetaka Yoshioka

Filming location (2) Magome Elementary School (setting: evacuation shelter immediately after the earthquake)

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This is the place where Tone (Sato Takeru), Kan-chan (Ishii Kokorosaki), and Kei (Baisho Mitsuko) meet at an evacuation center immediately after the earthquake.
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The scene was shot on a hot day in early summer. As it was set around the time of the earthquake, the cast and extras wore winter clothes such as down jackets. The schoolyard set was very realistic, and Sato's realistic acting touched the hearts of the extras, making for a very emotional scene.
Scene performers
Takeru Sato, Hiroshi Abe, Mitsuko Baisho, Kokoro Ishii, Kazuki Namioka, Maki Watanabe

Filming location (3) Kesennuma Port (Sea Road) (Setting: The bus stop where Tone and Kanchan meet again)

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When Tone (Sato Takeru) visits Kei (Baisho Mitsuko) in the town where she lives for the first time in a long time, he happens to meet the grown-up Kan-chan (Kiyohara Kaya) when he gets off the bus. The two of them ride on Kan-chan's bicycle to Kei's house.
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The filming was done with the cooperation of local extra Miyakobasu. The story has many dark scenes, but the "sea road" appears as a bright scene.
Scene performers
Takeru Sato and Kaya Kiyohara

▼ "To Those Who Were Not Protected" Sendai Miyagi FC filming location page

https://smfc-feature.com/mamorare/

Anime [Bakuten!!] Broadcast: April to June 2021

Location Kesennuma City General Gymnasium K-Wave

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Kesennuma appears in episode 11 (out of 12) as the venue for the "Tohoku Tournament," the showdown between rival schools. The exterior and interior of the building are depicted so realistically that they are almost perfect replicas, and the quality is such that you should definitely visit the filming locations. The city's tourism mascot, Hoya Boya, also appears.

▼ "Bakuten!!" special page
https://www.pref.miyagi.jp/soshiki/kanpro/bakuten.html

Movie "Sparrow's Door Lock" Release Date: November 2022

The film "Sparrow's Door Lock" was released for a whopping 2022 days from November 11, 11 to May 2023, 5, and set numerous records. The story even featured our city's "Otani Kaigan Roadside Station" as a model.

If you are thinking about visiting the locations featured in the film, be sure to check out this article.