The Majesties Visit stricken areas of Typhoon No. 19 to Miyagi / Fukushima December 26 5:17
The Emperor and Empress visit Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, which were severely damaged by typhoon No. 19 on the 26th, and were affected by the disaster. This is the first time that the Majesties have visited the affected area as Empress of Japan.
The two Majesties will leave Haneda Airport on a special aircraft on the morning of March 26, arrive at Sendai Airport in Miyagi Prefecture, and will first be briefed on the disaster situation.
In the afternoon, he entered the town of Marumori with a helicopter of the SDF, inspected the situation of the town where 10 people died due to flooding of the river due to heavy rain, visited the people affected by the disaster, and visited those who were involved in disaster response. I will be lazy.
Next, the two Majesties are expected to return to Tokyo at night by helicopter after entering Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, observing the flooding in the central area, visiting the affected people, and so on.
These appointments can change in bad weather.
The Majesties have repeatedly expressed their feelings of visiting the people who have been affected by repeated heavy rains, etc. through the Imperial Household Agency, and after completing a series of ceremonies accompanying the throne of the Emperor, the affected areas as soon as possible. Was strongly desired to visit.
The Majesties of the Crown Prince and his wife have visited the disaster-stricken area frequently since the time of the Crown Prince and his wife, and this is the first time the Empress has visited the disaster-stricken area.