Wind Telephone
風の電話
A disconnected rotary phone for "calling" lost loved ones, offering a unique way of dealing with grief in disaster-stricken Japan.

📜 An unconnected telephone booth in Ōtsuchi, Japan, where visitors can hold one-way conversations with deceased loved ones.
🔍 Initially created by Itaru Sasaki in 2010 to cope with his cousin's death, it was opened to the public after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

Why Go

📞 Connect with lost loved ones
🙏 Unique way to process grief
🏞️ Peaceful hilltop setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean 🇯🇵 Significant cultural site in Japan
🚶 Pilgrimage site for mourners from around the country

Tips

🚗 Accessible by car (7 hours from Tokyo) or high-speed train to Otsuchi station.
📍 Use published GPS coordinates for precise location.

🅿️ Parking Roadside parking available near the site.

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