3 years since The Great Eastern Japan Earthquake

Disaster Prevention Office in Shizugawa, Miyagi Pref.
Disaster Prevention Office in Shizugawa, Miyagi Pref.

It was the date of the 3rd anniversary of the disaster, The Great Eastern Japan Earthquake. About 6 months later than the disaster, I learned of the passing of my old friend from high school, whose life was ended here at this point. When I was in Fukushima City in my undergraduate days, he came to see me on a motorcycle. 30 years have passed since we said each other 'See you again'. This date is the anniversary of his death. I visited this place with flowers and a bottle of Japanese sake though we never had a time of hobnobbing. His image of dishelming and stepping close to me comes to my mind.

I also made the way to my birthplace,  Shishiori, Kesennnuma. The scenery seems changing every time I come. The land up-leveling has started. There is not what is used to be.