Moment of Silence Marks 2 Years since Noto Rain Disaster
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref., Sept. 21 (Jiji Press)--People in Ishikawa Prefecture observed a moment of silence Monday for the victims of torrential rains that struck the northern part of the Noto Peninsula in the central Japan prefecture two years ago. The disaster left 21 people dead. Flower-offering stands were set up at six locations in the prefecture, including in the cities of Wajima a...
On September 21st, Ishikawa Prefecture in central Japan observed a moment of silence to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the devastating torrential rains that struck the northern Noto Peninsula. In a show of respect, flower-offering stands were established at six locations across the prefecture, including the cities of Wajima and Suzu.
Ishikawa Governor Yukiyoshi Yamano paid his respects by laying flowers at the prefectural government building in Kanazawa on Monday morning. Following this act of remembrance, he prayed for the souls of the victims. He expressed the commitment of the prefectural government to listen closely to the needs of those affected and to work tirelessly for their swift reconstruction.
In Wajima, where the disaster claimed the lives of 14-year-old Hanon Kiso and several other students, residents took the opportunity to lay flowers and observe a moment of silence at three dedicated flower-offering sites.
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