2011 Tōhoku Earthquake
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In the 2011 Tōhoku Disaster (東北地方太平洋沖地震 Tōhoku-chihō Taiheiyō Oki Jishin) on March 11th, the large Shrine Torii (鳥居) gate was completely destroyed after it collapsed from the shock. Many of the shrine's large stone lanterns also fell over during the tremors and the water level of the pond at the back of the shrine also decreased. Thankfully, none of the treasures or Important Cultural Properties were damaged. In January of 2012 construction of a new Torii (鳥居) gate began using Japanese Sugi (杉) Cedars from the grounds of the shrine. The work is scheduled to be completed in 2014.