All Reviews of Ishinomaki Tsunami Ruins Okawa Elementary School

Visiting the Ishinomaki Tsunami Ruins at Okawa Elementary School, the preserved school building before me felt deeply somber and made me truly understand the immense destructive power of the tsunami from the 3/11 Great East Japan Earthquake. Several years ago, I participated in a tour focused on recovery from the Tohoku disaster and visited many affected areas. The former Minamisanriku Disaster Prevention Center was another place that left a deep impression on me. At the time, staff member Miki Endo remained at her post as the tsunami approached, continuing to broadcast warnings urging residents to evacuate until the very last moment. Her actions were deeply moving. Every time I reflect on this history, I cherish life even more, and I hope these ruins can pass the memory of disaster preparedness on to the next generation.