The city of Kamaishi historically hosted one of Japan 's most successful rugby union clubs , Nippon Steel Kamaishi , which won several national titles during the 1970s and 1980s . The club folded in 2001 and was replaced by the Kamaishi Seawaves . Kamaishi suffered major damage during the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami , leaving over 1,000 residents dead or missing , and damaging a large portion of the city
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium