“My mother lives in my heart” To the memorial of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake 25 years 13:48 on January 8

At a memorial gathering on the 17th of this month, 25 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, a man from Kobe City speaking at the representative of the bereaved family held a press conference, `` I want to tell you how we have lived in the last 25 years. "

At the memorial gathering held in Kobe City on the 17th of this month, the 25th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, Yoshihiro Ueno, 47, of Higashi Nada Ward, Kobe City, speaks as the bereaved family representative.

Ueno-san lived in Tokyo during his fourth year in college, and his hometown in Kobe collapsed due to an earthquake, and his 47-year-old mother, Michiko, died.

Now I run a sushi shop inherited from my parents.

"I was the same age as my mother died, but I still feel like my mother is still there. I am glad I had the opportunity to talk this time." Was told.

She said, "I want to tell you how we have lived for 25 years. My mother is still alive in my heart and I want to give a message that I'll do my best while supporting each other." Was.

Mr. Ueno will speak at around 6 am at a memorial gathering at the East Amusement Park in Chuo-ku, Kobe this month.