The Imperial Household Agency said that when Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress visited the disaster-stricken area in Ishikawa Prefecture last week, they got an aerial view of the coastline of the Noto Peninsula. According to sources, the Imperial Household agency is making arrangements for their Majesty to visit the disaster areas again in mid-April.
Their majesties were said to be saddened by how the beautiful coastline had completely changed. They also said that through this visit, they had gained respect for the efforts of the disaster victims, who calmly accepted the difficult situation.