Bonfire welcomes Shinobu, the victim of the earthquake, with 1000 lanterns Miyagi Ishinomaki August 11, 19:24

On the 11th, 8 years and 5 months after the occurrence of the Great East Japan Earthquake, 1000 lanterns were lit as a bonfire in Minamihama, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, which was damaged by the tsunami. Survived the victim.

In the Minamihama area of ​​Ishinomaki City, which was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake, a sign that says “Go for it!

On the 11th, 8 years and 5 months after the occurrence of the Great East Japan Earthquake, an Obon bonfire event was held in front of this signboard, which has become a symbol of the region that is proceeding with reconstruction. We prepared and lighted one after another.

A memorial service was held from 6:30 pm, and the visitors were silent and survived those who were sacrificed in the earthquake.

A senior high school girl student who participated as a volunteer said, “I wanted to help the local community as much as possible. It was.

Tatsuya Shinomi, Chairman of the Executive Committee, said, “I have lost my father because of the earthquake, but I want the participants to be deceived and feel warm.”