NHK Documentary S2020E4: The Children of the Earthquake
- Aired: 2020-03-14
- Time: 16:10:00
- Runtime: 50 minutes
Overview
Children who survived the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake saw their lives change forever. The loss of family members, home and community created a sense of emotional trauma that would take years to overcome. Now, a survey of these survivors has yielded some surprising results: many view their experience positively. Actress Keiko Kitagawa, herself a survivor, looks at ways in which people who have lived through the disaster are finding a way forward.