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The "Meiwa Tsunami" Claimed the Lives of 9,313 People in the Yaeyama Islands: A Memorial Service Was Held in Ishigaki City, Urging People to "Renew Their Disaster preparedness."

[Ishigaki] The "Meiwa Great Tsunami Victims Memorial Service" (organized by Ishigaki City) was held on April 24th at the Memorial Tower in Miyara, Ishigaki City, to mourn the victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck off the eastern coast of Ishigaki Island in 1771 (Meiwa 8) (see photo). Approximately 130 people, including local residents and community center staff, participated. They reaffirmed the importance of being prepared t…
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[Ishigaki] The "Meiwa Great Tsunami Victims Memorial Service" (organized by Ishigaki City) was held on April 24th at the Memorial Tower in Miyara, Ishigaki City, to mourn the victims of the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck off the eastern coast of Ishigaki Island in 1771 (Meiwa 8) (see photo). Approximately 130 people, including local residents and community center staff, participated. They reaffirmed the importance of being prepared t…

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沖縄タイムス+プラス broke the news on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
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