The voice of joy from the disaster-affected areas “In a close-up presence” Miyagi October 22 15:42

On the 22nd, the “House of Seirei Seiden” was celebrated by the residents of Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture, which was affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.

The Emperor and Empress frequently visited the affected areas of the Great East Japan Earthquake, and in November, they visited the Minato district in Natori City, Miyagi Prefecture, where more than 700 people were sacrificed by the tsunami, and encouraged the affected people.

At the time, Mr. Akira Ito (67), who had a talk, watched the ritual on the TV of the disaster public housing.

Mr. Ito said about the impression at the time, “Both of them were staring at me and listening seriously. I felt the“ kindness ”and“ hot feelings ”that came from the personalities of both men. "

After that, “Impressive Court House” was moved, “I was impressed by the words of being close to the people as the Heisei period was over and the age was changing. I want you to do it. "