Small but cozy stadium. In 2011, there was a big TUNAMI here. Many people were missing.Now this city is recovering. People want to see the hope on this stadium.
This is an absolute cracker of a ground to watch rugby at, but bring a hat if it's hot!
I visited on Sunday, June 28, 2026, a little after 1 PM. It was great that the spectator stands were open and people could freely come and go.
Since it was the off-season, the grass was being maintained, and it felt strange and refreshing to see the rugby field without lines drawn.
The weather was sunny, a pleasant breeze was blowing, and I felt very relaxed. I enjoyed some takoyaki I bought from Taishoken in Kamaishi on a sheet and was able to relax and refresh myself for a while.
A staff member was checking the condition of the grass, so I was able to chat with them for about 20-30 minutes about rugby, the 2019 World Cup, the disaster and the relocation of elementary and junior high schools to higher ground, Kamaishi City, the old Nippon Steel Kamaishi, and the current Seawaves. It was very nice to talk with them. Thank you very much.
I hope Seawaves do well. I'm cheering for them.
Kamaishi Seawaves relegated to D3... What a shame!
For those of us who remember the era when they were called the "Iron Men of the North," it feels a little sad.
Matsuo, Mori, Horaguchi, Segawa... such nostalgic names!
We're rooting for you!!
It's a compact but well-maintained, open, and beautiful stadium.
This is the stadium where Rugby World Cup matches were held.
I went there when nothing special was happening, so I didn't think I'd be able to go inside, but I went anyway, just in case, and the gate was open, allowing me to tour it.
It's compact, but a well-maintained and beautiful stadium.
It's hard to believe that it was swept away by the tsunami in such a normally calm environment. That's why it makes you feel the power of nature all the more.
If you come to Kamaishi, I think it's worth taking a short trip to Unosumai.
