News in Pictures / Prayer for Victims of Noto Peninsula Earthquake 1 Year on

The Yomiuri Shimbun

15:30 JST, January 7, 2025

A year has passed since the Noto Peninsula Earthquake struck on New Year’s Day, which would normally be a peaceful time. This year, people in the areas affected by the disaster — where signs of the devastation still remain — mourned the victims and prayed for the region’s recovery.

A moment of silence was observed at 4:10 p.m., the time the earthquake occurred, on Wednesday in various parts of the affected areas in Ishikawa Prefecture, including the cities of Wajima and Suzu.

At a temple in Wajima, a memorial service was held for the victims of the earthquake and the torrential rains that hit the area in September. The temple’s bell was rung 18 times at 4:10 p.m. to commemorate the victims.

Various events have also been held in an effort to boost the spirits of people affected by the disaster.