I delivered irons and accessory bags, which had
been donated, to the women of Onnagawa Town. The women are hoping to form a
sewing circle and to produce goods. A large supply of drinks was also delivered
in order to make this a more enjoyable activity. The cold is a concern. Lots of
mufflers hailing from the ‘fabric and textile’ region of Gunma Prefecture have
also been donated. If a big enough storage space can be secured, we could also
deliver the fabrics and yarn given to Jonet for distribution. On the way back I
approached the Onnagawa harbour and inhaled the smell of salt water. Boats and
vessels are at a standstill but I can sense that the area is coming back to
life. Continuing on my way home, I saw small, though functioning stalls by the
roadside stocked with sea produce. Fresh fish was very cheaply priced. Before I
knew it I had bought cod and salmon to take home. It made a delicious hot pot.
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| I handed over boxes of goods to residents at the
temporary accommodation centre. |
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The smell of the sea, a boat by the harbour. |
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Very cheap fresh fish at the fish market – Marinepal Onnagawa.
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No trains pass through here any more. The station
is now a police box.
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On the
way home I stopped at the holding centre in Watanoha in Ishinomaki (the
evacuation centre has been closed, but there are still people waiting to move
into temporary housing) to deliver requested supplies: powdered baby milk,
nappies and blankets. Watanoha Station is now a police box. The
Ishinomaki-Onnagawa line won’t be restored for a while. Y
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