Iwanuma Sheep Village

This complex features a sheep ranch, agricultural fields, open-air plaza, and dog run area, located adjacent to Ninokura Park at Millennium Hope Hills. It was created through a collaboration between the city of Iwanuma and the Japan Overseas Cooperation Association (JOCA), utilizing a former village site that was designated a disaster risk zone. It is one of many initiatives being carried out to make effective use of the coastal area to create opportunities for interaction, give people a sense of purpose, and prevent the memory of the disaster from fading.
Sheep are allowed to graze to keep weeds under control and keep grassy areas tidy. The ranch and its gazebo are designed to encourage community interaction. Visitors can feed the sheep, harvest vegetables, and experience handicrafts using sheep’s wool. Various events are also held seasonally.