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Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture, held a moment of silence and a floral tribute ceremony for tsunami victims on the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. In Asahi City, 14 people died and 2 went missing during the disaster.

Commemoration of the 15th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Damage Status

To mark the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, a moment of silence and floral tributes were offered in Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture, to honor the victims. Fifteen years ago, during the earthquake, strong tremors and a tsunami were observed in Chiba Prefecture. According to the prefecture, 14 people died in Asahi City, and 2 people remain missing to this day. The memorial ceremony was solemnly held at 2:46 PM, the exact time the earthquake struck.

Mayor's Pledge and Voices of Bereaved Families

Mayor Yonemoto, who attended the ceremony, stated his commitment to building a disaster-resilient city through continuous cooperation with relevant agencies. A citizen participating in the floral tribute said, "My aunt went missing, so I try to come whenever I can," recalling the pain of that time. When asked if it has truly been 15 years, he replied, "It's truly fast," conveying the enduring sense of loss and grief despite the passage of time.

*Source: YouTube: ANNnewsCH (2026-03-11)*

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