25 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, memorializing victims in the affected area January 17 12:19
It is 25 years 17 days after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which killed 6,434 people. In areas that have been heavily damaged, such as Kobe, events are held to commemorate the victims.
The Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which occurred 25 years ago on January 17, 1995, caused a series of collapses and fires, and 6,434 people died, including the subsequent disaster-related deaths.
At the Higashi Yuenchi Park in Kobe's Chuo Ward, approximately 5,000 bamboo lanterns were lit, and at 5:46 am when the earthquake struck, bereaved families and affected people silently mourned the victims. Was.
A memorial rally organized by Kobe City was held in front of the park's memorial monument. Yoshihiro Ueno, 47, who lost his 47-year-old mother, Michiko, collapsed after her parents' home in Higashinada Ward, Kobe, collapsed. He said the words.
Ueno reports that he has succeeded his father's sushi restaurant. "I am 47 years old, the same year my mother died, and it is finally over my mother's year. Let's watch from afar. " I said.
According to Kobe City, the number of people who visited memorial gatherings in the East Amusement Park was about 7,500 as of 7:00 am, an increase of 2,000 from last year.
The Kobe City is currently hosting a memorial ceremony hosted by Hyogo Prefecture with the attendance of Mrs. Akishino and his wife.
On the 17th, disaster prevention drills and classrooms to learn about disasters are also held in various places, and it is a day to connect the memories and lessons of the earthquake to the next generation.