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23
Sep 2024

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Noto Devastated Again: Heavy Rains Hamper Earthquake Recovery

Just nine and a half months after the devastating Noto earthquake, the city of Suzu in Ishikawa Prefecture has been hit by another disaster: torrential rains. The downpours caused widespread flooding and landslides, compounding the challenges faced by the community still reeling from the January quake. Eight rivers burst their banks, inundating homes and businesses, including temporary housing erected for those displaced by the earthquake. Landslides have isolated four areas, cutting off access and leaving 1,700 households without running water. “Why is it that only Noto is suffering like this?” lamented one resident, echoing the despair felt by many in the community. Nevertheless, local authorities, the Social Welfare Council, and […]

21
Sep 2024

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Torrential Rains and Floods in Noto, Ishikawa

Much of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture has been affected by heavy rains and flooding. Inundation, river floods, and landslides in multiple locations across the area have been reported. An emergency weather warning is in effect in the region as of 15:00, September 21st, 2024. The communities impacted by the Noto Ishikawa Earthquake of January 1st this year have been severely affected by this climate disaster again. Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) members have been in Wajima City and Suzu City to support the communities impacted by the earthquake since the beginning of January. The teams are in close contact with the authorities and other support organizations to assist […]

18
Sep 2024

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Report: PBV’s Disaster Relief in Chile

On February 22, a massive forest fire broke out in central Chile, killing 137 people and forcing the evacuation of a total of 16,000 people. Immediately after this fire, PBV contacted the Nikkei Association in Chile and decided to support the Jardin Botanico Nacional (National Botanical Garden), which was severely damaged. The Jardin Botanico Nacional was the site of the A-bombed trees sent from Japan, which had been a symbol of peace and exchange. These symbolic cherry trees were also burnt to the ground by this fire. At the Star Festival held at the park in July, Nikkei Association President Haruko Sanchez Suzuki handed a donation from the public to […]

15
Aug 2024

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Learning Journey for the Children from Fukushima

PBV hosted a visit by children from Fukushima Prefecture where was affected by the earthquake and the nuclear power plant accident in 2011. The children visited houses that were destroyed by the earthquake, schools that served as evacuation centers and temporary housing, and toured bathing facilities operated by PBV. This visit was part of a cruise ship project conducted by the NGO Peace Boat, and the children visited the Noto Peninsula by ship during their summer vacation. For children living in Fukushima, this visit provided an opportunity to think about recovery from natural disasters and building sustainable communities.

06
Aug 2024

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Project Updates: Heavy Rain Disaster in Northern Japan Emergency Relief

This is Kita-aosawa, Sakata City in Yamagata Prefecture. It is one of the isolated villages after the heavy rain. As the photo shows, the first floor of a house was almost completely buried by the accumulation of earth and sand, and the original road was completely unrecognizable. When the heavy rain fell, residents kept a close watch on the nearby river flooding, but failed to notice the signs until large amounts of sediment began pouring in from the mountains behind them. Residents still wonder where on earth so much sediment was in a small mountain creek. Sediment suddenly came pouring in in large quantities. Dozens of households were affected by […]

29
Jul 2024

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Heavy Rain Disaster in Northern Japan Emergency Relief Fund

Record-breaking heavy rainfall since July 25, 2024 has caused landslides, floor flooding, and other damage in Yamagata and Akita prefectures in Japan. More than five levees along rivers flowing through Yamagata and Akita prefectures were breached, and approximately 1,000 houses were reportedly flooded in both prefectures. The number of damaged houses is likely to increase as the situation becomes clearer. The Peace Boat Disaster Relief(PBV) dispatched two staff members to the area on July 28 to investigate the damage situation and assistance needed, and will conduct relief activities according to local needs. Your donations will be carefully used for emergency relief activities, rebuilding lives, and rebuilding communities according to the […]

21
Jul 2024

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PBV’s Disaster Relief in Chile Wild Fire

Donation to the Corporación Nikkei Región de Valparaíso (Valparaiso Nikkei Association) was successfully completed. A part of the donation will be used for the reconstruction of the National Botanical Garden in Chile that was destroyed by fire. The following video shows the donation ceremony and a speech by Mr. Alejandro Peirano, Director of the National Botanical Garden in Chile.

11
Jul 2024

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PBV’s Relief Efforts in Noto Continue: Rebuilding Community Network

Six months have passed since the earthquake, but there are still areas in Suzu City where it is difficult to quickly restore the water supply, and people are forced to live under conditions where the tap water is not available. PBV has established a relief station in the Otani area, which is the furthest from the city center and where the only supermarket in the area was damaged, making shopping difficult. With 70% of the residents having moved away from this place and the original community unable to maintain itself, some say that gathering here once a week to chat is the only thing they look forward to. At this […]

03
Jul 2024

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PBV’s Relief Efforts in Noto Continue: FooBour project

PBV is implementing “FooBour” project by using food truck in Suzu. The project name “FooBour” is a coined word combining “Food” and “Harbor”. Currently, FooBour is based in the tsunami-affected area in Suzu and provides food assistance to disaster victims. Local residents can access this truck at any time to obtain food, water, and other daily necessities. The truck is unmanned, and household items such as water, retort pouch food, and clothing are always stored, replenished or items replaced as needed. There is also a refrigerator, which contains yogurt and other food items. The service allows registered residents to receive a card key so that they can use to enter […]

25
Jun 2024

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Webinar: Ishikawa Noto Earthquake – Six Months On

Almost six months have passed since the earthquake in the Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Immediately after the earthquake, Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) dispatched its members to the affected communities and has been carrying out diverse projects to support the residents in Wajima and Suzu, on the Noto Peninsula. Thanks to the generous support from donors not only in Japan but also around the world, PBV teams have been able to deliver support to those in need these months. The PBV team in Tokyo organized two information sessions in English to share updates from the ground in January and February for those willing to support the affected population […]

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