It has been three days and one year since a large-scale debris flow occurred in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

A memorial service was held in the Izusan area, where 27 people were killed, including disaster-related deaths, and the bereaved families who attended prayed.

The large-scale debris flow damage that occurred in the Izusan district of Atami City on July 3, last year killed 27 people, including disaster-related deaths, and Kazuko Ota's whereabouts are still unknown.



Atami City held a memorial service at the gymnasium of Izusan Elementary School in the Izusan district from 9 am, as it has been three days since the debris flow occurred.



Approximately 80 people, including the bereaved families of the victims, attended the venue and all silently mourned the dead.



At the beginning, Mayor Sakae Saito of Atami City said, "I can't stand the feelings of everyone who lost their precious family. We will do our utmost to restore and reconstruct ourselves so that we can live with peace of mind as soon as possible. "



Next, Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture said, "Given the regrets of the deceased and the deep sorrows of those who lost their beloved family, relatives, and dear friends, I cannot bear the grief. We will do our utmost to rebuild the Izusan area and promote efforts to save lives throughout the prefecture so that such a tragic disaster will never occur again. "



After this, the attendees prayed to the victims with white chrysanthemums on the flower stand.



Yoko Koiso, who lost her eldest daughter Yuki Nishizawa (44 years old at the time) in the debris flow, said, "My feelings for her daughter are the same as they were a year ago. I can't take it, "he said in tears.



In addition, Hitoshi Suzuki, who lost his mother Chiyose (82 years old at the time) who lived with him, said, "My mother had a terrible experience, but now I hope that I am in a place where I am not suffering. I want Atami City to take responsibility. "



General flower offerings will be held at the gymnasium of Izusan Elementary School until 3:00 pm on the 3rd.

Set up a flower stand at a temple near the site

Local people visited the flower stand set up in a temple near the site damaged by the debris flow early in the morning, with occasional light rain.



A woman in her 60s, who lives in the Izusan district of Atami, said, "It's been a year now and I'm feeling sick. When I remember the face of the deceased, I have mixed feelings, and I feel sorry for the rest of my family. On the other hand, a year has passed in a blink of an eye, but I don't think there is any progress in the reconstruction of the region. I feel that our voice is not being communicated to the government. "



Also, a woman in her 60s who lost three of her cousin's family in the debris flow said, "I was the last person to call my cousin on the day, so I'm disappointed that I couldn't help even one year later. I didn't think about it. After a year, my heart doesn't feel at ease and I get angry. Today, I worship my cousin when the siren sounds. "

Mr. Yuji Seshita, Chairman of "Victims' Association"

Yuji Seshita (54), the eldest son of Yoko Seshita, who is the chairman of the "Victims' Association" of the debris flow that occurred in Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is the home of Yoko Seshita in the Izusan district at the time when the debris flow occurred. I visited the place where there was.



Then, on July 3, a year ago, when the siren rang at 10:28 am when the first call was made, she stared at the sea where the earth and sand had flowed down, quietly closed her eyes and put her hands together. I was mourning the death of my mother.



Mr. Seshita said, "I imagined the pain my mother suffered a year ago and joined hands. I haven't been able to sort out my feelings whether it's another year or not. The fight will continue, so I decided to fight hard again for the next year. "