Both Majesties Arrive in Miyagi Visit to typhoon-affected areas December 26 12:18
The Emperor and Empress arrived at Sendai Airport on the morning of 26th to visit a disaster-stricken area that was severely damaged by heavy rains caused by Typhoon No. 19.
The two Majesties arrived at Haneda Airport at 10 am before boarding a special aircraft in gray jackets and trousers.
After that, I arrived at Sendai Airport before 11 am and exchanged greetings with Miyagi Prefecture Governor Murai.
The two Majesties reported that the governor was able to explain, using photographs, the situation of Miyagi Prefecture, which was severely damaged by heavy rains caused by Typhoon No. 19 at the airport building.
The Majesties will visit Marumori-cho in the afternoon using a helicopter of the SDF, and then use a helicopter to return to Motomiya, Fukushima Prefecture.
In addition to observing the disaster situation in each area, visiting the affected people, and beneficiaries of those involved in disaster response.
The Majesties have been visiting the affected areas frequently since the time of the Crown Prince and his wife, and the affected people have been visited.