Through Nobu’s Eyes: A First-Person Account of the Great Kantō Earthquake (Narration: Juri Ueno)

The Great Kantō Earthquake is said to be the worst natural disaster in the history of Japan. When disaster struck on September 1st, 1923, a woman called Nobu managed to survive by fleeing desperately all while caring for her two small children. What did she see? What actions did she take? Her decision making during her evacuation is still relevant in present day and can help shed light on what actions to take to save your life should a large disaster strike without warning.
【Related Texts】
“The Great Kantō Earthquake: Disaster Stricken Tokyo in 1923”
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【Video Contents】
Vicariously experience the Great Kantō Earthquake through animations and recitation of excerpts from Nobu’s diary that recreate the disaster. This video aims to let you improve your awareness of disaster prevention, gain an understanding of the importance of working together during a disaster, and learn how to keep yourself alive.
〇 Viewing Period: June 19, 2023 ~ March 31, 2024
〇 Recitation/Narration: Juri Ueno
〇 Animation: Masahiko Adachi
〇 Direction: Takemura Masayuki
Specially Appointed Professor
Disaster Mitigation Research Center, Nagoya University
〇 Special Thanks: Tokyo Fire Department Disaster Prevention Division
Sumida Film Commission
Tokyo Memorial for the Fallen Association
Sumida Cultural Reference Center
Buddhist Temple Ekō-In
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