March 11 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami completely destroyed more than 200 buildings in the village, killing 39 residents and also destroying 512 of the 565 vessels in the local fishing cooperative. The height of the tsunami was estimated at more than 10 meters at Shimanokoshi Station, which was completely washed away. In October 2013, a sign from the village was found washed up on Kahuku Beach, Hawaii. Government Tanohata has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral village council of 10 members. Tanohata, together with the city of Miyako, town of Iwaizumi and the villages of Fudai and Yamada, collectively contributes three seats to the Iwate Prefectural legislature. In terms of national politics, the village is part of Iwate 2nd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan. Economy The local economy is based on commercial fishing and to a lesser extent on agriculture. Education Tanohata has one public elementary school and one public junior high school operated by the village government. The village does not have a high school. Transportation Railway Sanriku Railway – Rias Line - Highway Local attractions Sanriku Fukkō National Park References External links Official Website Villages in Iwate Prefecture Populated coastal places in Japan