When a friend asked Hideko Igarashi to be a storyteller and share the experience of losing her family in the March 2011 tsunami, she was reluctant. Now she offers guidance to others on protecting their lives. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/08/japan/society/storyteller-fukushima-2011-tsunami/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #earthquakes #tsunami #311 #fukushima #soma
Fukushima woman finds purpose sharing memories of family lost in tsunami

Hideko Igarashi, 78, works as a storyteller for her city's tourism association, handing down memories of her loved ones and the importance of protecting lives.

The Japan Times
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