ONE PIECE KUMAMOTO REVIVAL PROJECT

1444-2 Kurokawa, Aso city
Usopp, the sniper of the Straw Hat Pirates, made his way to Aso city. The locals take great pride in Aso's lush, vast grasslands. Following the earthquakes, their beloved grasslands were no longer the same. To help in the region's recovery, Usopp is harnessing the power of nature to restore the grasslands and return the pride and smiles to the locals.(Completed on December 8, 2019)

For inquiries, please contact:
Aso City Tourism Division TEL. 0967-22-3174

1156-3 Ozu Ozu town, Kikuchi-gun
Roronoa Zoro, the combatant of the Straw Hat Pirates, made his way to Ozu town. The devastation to the town's infrastructure, historical landmarks, and the children's martial arts hall changed life in Ozu forever. By drawing upon kendo's popularity with the locals, Zoro's mission is to hone the children's swordsmanship skills and create a town that will overcome the disaster. (Completed on January 22, 2022)

For inquiries, please contact:
Ozu Town General Affairs Division TEL. 096-293-3118

6-18-1 Suizenji, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto city
Monkey D. Luffy, the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, and his crew made landfall in Kumamoto, the “Hino Kuni!” Here, Luffy leads his crewmates as they help with the reconstruction! As Luffy cheers on the recovery efforts, his nakama promise to reunite by his side once more as they set out to tackle the challenges in the affected regions with their unique talents. (Completed on November 30, 2018)

For inquiries, please contact:
Kumamoto Prefecture Department of
sightseeing culture Tourism Promotion Section
TEL. 096-333-2158

5435 Kawayo Minamiaso village, Aso-gun (Near the Tokai University Aso Campus training field)
Robin, the archaeologist of the Straw Hat Pirates, made her way to the Kumamoto Earthquake Museum. With the former Tokai University Aso campus as its base, the Kumamoto Earthquake Museum hopes to pass on the memories and lessons for the future to learn from. For Minamiaso’s reconstruction to ‘bloom’, Robin continues her work as a researcher and story teller of history, helping pass down these memories and lessons for generations to come. (Completed on October 9, 2021)

For inquiries, please contact:
Minamiaso Village Policy Planning Division
TEL. 0967-67-2230

5-14-2 Kengun, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto city
Tony Tony Chopper, the doctor of the Straw Hat Pirates, made his way to the Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens. The earthquakes damaged the zoo's enclosures, resulting in the relocation of the animals to zoos in other prefectures. Now, the animals are back under the care of the Kumamoto Zoo and bringing smiles to the children.(Completed on November 7, 2020)

For inquiries, please contact:
Kumamoto City Zoological and Botanical Gardens
TEL. 096-368-4416

236 Kiyama, Mashiki town, Kamimashiki-gun
Sanji, the Chef of the Straw Hat Pirates, made his way to Mashiki town. The region was struck by two magnitude 7 earthquakes, making it the area worst hit by the disaster. In the aftermath, the local school lunch center, which serviced the town’s seven elementary and junior high schools, was damaged. Sanji is preparing warm, delicious school lunches with the local produce as he brings smiles and health to the town’s future – the children.(Completed on December 7, 2019)

For inquiries, please contact:
Mashiki Town Industry Development Division
TEL. 096-289-8307

100 Hetami Mifune town, Kamimashiki-gun
Brook, the musician of the Straw Hat Pirates, made his way to Mifune town. Here, the earthquakes damaged many residences and the Heisei College of Music. Brook plays music with the Heisei College students to cheer on the reconstruction efforts. Furthermore, Brook's signature “skull jokes” support the locals in their mental health recovery and their endeavor to build a brighter Mifune.(Completed on November 8, 2020)

For inquiries, please contact:
Mifune Town Commerce, Industry, and Tourism Division
TEL. 096-282-1226

2115-3 Komori Nishihara village, Aso-gun
Nami, the navigator of the Straw Hat Pirates, made her way to Nishihara village. Many districts were damaged and, the locals faced the challenge of rebuilding their community. Building upon her experience from Cocoyashi village, Nami continues to send winds of encouragement to support the complete reconstruction of the districts and Nishihara's iconic windmills.(Completed on July 31, 2021)

For inquiries, please contact:
Nishihara Village Planning, Commerce,
and Industry Department
TEL. 096-279-3112

1537-2 Takamori Takamori town, Aso-gun
Franky, the shipwright of the Straw Hat Pirates, made his way to Takamori town. The earthquakes severed Takamori from the Minamiaso Railway - the town's primary means of transport to hospitals and commuting to schools. To bring hope to the area like his master Tom did with the Sea Train, the ringing of Franky's hammer calls for the complete reopening of the railway.(Completed on November 21, 2020)

For inquiries, please contact:
Takamori Town Policy and Promotion Division
TEL. 0967-62-1111

3162-1 Sumiyoshi-machi, Uto city
Jinbe, the “First son of the Sea” made his way to Uto city. Uto City Hall was on the brink of collapse following the earthquakes. Since then, there has been steady progress towards constructing a new city hall building. With the sun illuminating the majestic waters as the backdrop, Jinbe will look after the citizens of Uto city with kindness as he navigates them towards further reconstruction.(Completed on July 23, 2022)

For inquiries, please contact:
Uto City Commerce and Tourism Division
TEL. 0964-22-1111