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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

22
Jun 2024

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Ishikawa Noto Earthquake Emergency Response: Interim Report Published

It’s been almost six months since the devastating earthquake in Ishikawa, Japan, which occurred on January 1st this year. Immediately after the earthquake, Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) dispatched a field team and has been working tirelessly ever since to support the affected communities in Ishikawa. We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to those who have supported us during this time. We have published an interim report to share updates on PBV’s relief efforts over the past six months. The report covers the disaster overview, ongoing efforts, and future prospects. The report is now available for download:  Ishikawa Noto Earthquake Interim Report_2024 Our efforts […]

13
Jun 2024

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PBV’s Relief Efforts in Noto Continue: Public Bath Project

Wajima’s morning market, once a tourist attraction, was transformed by the fire and still looks painful even five months later.   As of May 28, 112 people were dead and 3 were missing in Wajima, and more than 14,000 houses were either completely or partially destroyed, left on the ground waiting to be demolished or cleared. Temporary housing has been built and evacuees have begun living in new places, but many of these residents do not know what to do with the houses and property left behind. Some evacuees commute to their former residences to clear the area and look for their belongings. Since the current temporary housing is not […]

26
May 2024

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PBV’s Relief Efforts in Noto Continue: Relief supply distribution center in Suzu

Almost five months have passed since the devastating earthquake in the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa prefecture. Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) dispatched the members immediately after the disaster and has been working in two teams on the ground since then. In Suzu, a city located in the northernmost part of the peninsula, the PBV team has been working closely with the local authorities to carry out diverse support activities to support the affected residents. One of the relief activities led by the team is regular relief supply distribution at two locations in the city. The team sets up a distribution point three times a week, and hands out various items donated […]

01
Mar 2024

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2 Months On: Continuing support for the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture

Two months have now passed since the January 1, 2024 earthquake which struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. We convey our condolences to all those affected. Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) entered the area immediately after the disaster, and has since been working together with local organisations, relevant agencies and relief groups to gather information and carry out relief activities. Timeline following the Disaster January 2: PBV dispatches several staff to the area January 3: Launch of provision of hot meals and distribution of relief goods January 4: Distribution of relief goods January 5: Provision of hot meals Please see this report for details on initial activities carried […]

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