Yamakoshi: The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village
2009•2h 6m•Released
Documentary
The Great Chuetsu Earthquake which struck Niigata Prefecture on October 23, 2004 is permanently engraved in the memories of most Japanese people today. Hardest hit was the small mountain village of Yamakoshi, located right above the quake’s epicentre. What has become of the villagers who suffered through this disaster seven years ago? This film enters the hearts and minds of the people of Yamakoshi as they pull together over four hard years to rebuild their village, their community, and their lives.
Director
Shinichi Hashimoto
Languages
Japanese
Cast
Hatsunori Hasegawa
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