9th Earthquake 9 years 18:18 on the memorial of the victims by burning candles
In Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake, a candle lit fire was held to commemorate the victims.
Miyagi Higashi Matsushima For a fantastic atmosphere
At the event held in Higashimatsushima City, Mr. Asao Noro, who designed the emblem of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, was also invited.
Candles are laid out on the platform of the old JR Nobiru Station, which is the city's earthquake disaster reconstruction tradition building and the site of the former JR Nobiru station, and when the fire is lit around 6:00 pm when the area is dark, the light pattern appears. I went up and was surrounded by a fantastic atmosphere.
A nine-year-old girl from Ishinomaki, who participated in the event, said, "I am sad because many people have died in the earthquake. I do not want the disaster to happen."
Fukushima Naraha Town Internet distribution for infection prevention
At the soccer facility "J Village" in Naraha-machi, Fukushima Prefecture, a "candle night" event was held in which approximately 4,000 candles were lit.
"Candle Night" started at around 5:00 pm when the sun began to set in J Village in Naraha-machi.
The public was canceled due to the spread of the new coronavirus, and measures were taken to distribute the video shot at the venue via Internet SNS.
At the venue, while the strong wind was blowing, about 30 candles, including the artist who organized the event, lit up about 4,000 candles.
The candles are housed in plastic containers shaped like white cups, with some 170 children from eight local elementary and junior high schools depicting dreams, messages and illustrations.
Mr. Candle Jun said, "It has become a shame that we only have Internet distribution, but we want to support the children's wonderful dreams and future thoughts."