NHK Special "The Day We Couldn't Talk About Local Government Officials on March 11"

I watch the recordings for five minutes a day.

I can't watch it for more than 5 minutes straight -- it's tough to watch.

No tragic music like in the movies, no pointless staging, and no interviewer prompting the interviewee to talk.

The experiences of local government officials, who were forced to stand on the side of the victims and support them, are heartbreakingly told in a simple, unaffected manner.

I also think, "If it's so painful, just stop looking at it," but that doesn't seem right.

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This was practically the only time I participated in earthquake disaster volunteer activities.

Every time a disaster strikes, I am not without guilt for not volunteering.

However, in the future, when I am affected,

"I believe in the goodwill and effort of someone working hard somewhere, and I don't begrudge anyone if I can't be helped."

I swear to you. So I think

Forgive me for that."

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By the way, this program I was recommending is now available online.