Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth Announces the 3/11 Resilience Series - Commemorating the 10-Year Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami
DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is proud to announce a special 3-program series commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. The earthquake and tsunami claimed nearly 20,000 lives, destroyed 200,000 houses, and forced the evacuation of 400,000 people. The programs, which will be presented online and free of charge on dates in February and March, honor the resilience of survivors, and demonstrate both the resolve of the people in Tohoku, and how the region has recovered since 2011.
The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth first came to the region's aid in 2011 by raising over $187,000 for relief, which supported the Mori no sato nursing home in Sendai, Japan. The metropolises of Dallas and Sendai, which was greatly devastated by the earthquake and tsunami, have also been International Friendship Cities since 1997.
This series is proudly presented by the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth with generous support from the Consulate-General of Japan in Houston.
"The 3/11 Resilience Series clearly demonstrates the overcoming spirit of the Japanese people and the resilience they have shown both during the catastrophe and in the decade since," said JASDFW Executive Director Paul Pass. "The Japan-America Society of Dallas Fort Worth is truly honored to share this inspirational series with our members and all those who would benefit from these stories of hope and overcoming tremendous obstacles such as the 2011 earthquake and tsunami."
The 3/11 Resilience 3-Program Series includes:
1. A Mission of Kataribe ? The Memory of the Earthquake Should Not Be Forgotten
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
This inspirational program features a special conversation with Seietsu Sato, a survivor of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. During the tragedy, he was an assistant fire chief of Kesennuma (????) in Miyagi Prefecture. He lost his wife due to the disasters that occurred on March 11, 2011, when he was directing teams of firefighters to put out massive blazes taking over the city.
He will talk about his mission as a kataribe, storyteller in Japanese, and "Saving Lives" with his message about the value of human life. We encourage you to take this opportunity to learn from Mr. Sato, and that the memory of the earthquake should not be forgotten. (Guest will speak in Japanese and there will be consecutive interpretation into English.)
Register for this free online presentation at https://jasdfw.org/event/a_mission_of_kataribe/.
2. Voices in the Wind (????) Film Screening
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
In her search for answers after the devastating 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, 17-year-old Haru sets out on a long journey across Japan to the town where the disaster swept away her brother and parents. The road trip takes the young woman, who is still haunted by the death of loved ones, from Hiroshima to Tokyo to Fukushima and eventually, all the way to ?tsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, where her family home once stood. On the way she encounters fascinating people, heart-breaking and heart-warming stories, and tales of lives saved and lives lost. She eventually finds a beautiful garden, where a mysterious telephone box provides an unimaginable gift to those who step inside.
This film is in Japanese with English subtitles. You will have 48 hours to watch the film once you unlock your Eventive account. The screening is limited to 600 total views and only available for users with a U.S. IP address.
Register for the free film screening at https://jasdfw.org/event/voice_in_the_wind/.
3. A Resurgent Region- Tohoku's Recovery Since 2011
TUESDAY, MARCH 16 | 7:00 PM ? 8:00 PM CST
The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami devastated large areas of the Pacific coastal areas in Japan's Tohoku region. This catastrophe resulted in thousands of deaths, the displacement of entire communities, and a lasting memory in the history of northeast Japan. However, Japanese society and its people are also remarkable in their ability to rebound, rebuild, and recover. Please join us for this special conversation with representatives from Fukushima, Iwate, and Miyagi Prefectures on the progress made in Tohoku since 2011. We will discuss reconstructing physical infrastructure, attracting economic activity to the region, debunking myths about disaster-afflicted areas, providing social services for those still in need, and ensuring a prosperous future for Tohoku through community building and grassroots organizations.
This program will include a special recorded video message from The Honorable Kazuko Kori, Mayor of Sendai, Japan.
Speakers
Kazunori Ishii - Director of Strategic Management and International Affairs, Kamaishi City
Hiroyuki Karahashi - President, Homare Sake Brewery Company
Junko Tsuda - Executive Director, U.S.-Japan Council (Japan)
Paul Pass (moderator) - Executive Director, Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
Register for this free online presentation at https://jasdfw.org/event/a_resurgent_region/.
For more information about the 3/11 Resilience Series and sign up for the programs, learn more about the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth, and see upcoming JASDFW events and programs, please visit https://jasdfw.org.
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To schedule an interview with JASDFW Executive Director Paul Pass, please call publicist Tim Hewitt at 817-205-3898 or email him at [email protected].
About the Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth
The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth is a non-profit organization founded in 1970 to encourage friendship and mutual understanding between Japanese and Americans in North Texas through business, cultural, and educational programs. Find out more by visiting us at https://jasdfw.org.
Media Contact
Tim Hewitt, Japan-America Society Dallas Fort Worth, +1 (817) 205-3898, [email protected]
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