14th Memorial Event in Fukushima Commemorates 2011 Earthquake Victims

On March 11, 2025, Fukushima City held a memorial event marking 14 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba highlighted government efforts to support residents and ensure the safe decommissioning of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant while emphasizing the importance of learning from past disasters.

On March 11, 2025, a memorial event commemorated the 14th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Held in Fukushima City, the ceremony featured a minute of silence at 2:46 p.m., marking the exact moment the earthquake struck. This event, named the 14th Fukushima Memorial Event, aimed to honor the victims and promote revitalization efforts in the region.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba represented the government at the ceremony, offering condolences and recognizing the reconstruction efforts from local communities and municipalities. Ishiba emphasized that medium- to long-term strategies are essential for recovering from the 2011 nuclear accident at the Fukushima No. 1 plant.

Ishiba reaffirmed the government’s commitment to lead initiatives to restore the living conditions of residents and ensure the safe decommissioning of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. This decommissioning is crucial for overall restoration efforts in the area. Additionally, he promised to transmit the lessons learned from the disaster to better prepare for future natural calamities, such as the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and the Ofunato wildfire in Iwate Prefecture.

The memorial event in Fukushima City underscored the ongoing efforts to honor the victims of the 2011 earthquake while highlighting the government’s dedication to restoring residents’ living conditions. Prime Minister Ishiba’s remarks reflect a commitment to long-term recovery strategies following the nuclear disaster, ensuring that lessons learned aid in preventing future catastrophes.

Original Source: japannews.yomiuri.co.jp