The
video Kyo-o mamoru was a fascinating look into the after effects of
the tsunami on Japan. Through the dvd there were many interviews with survivors
trying to rebuild their lives after this crushing natural disaster. The video
showed a place in the middle of recovering from one of the largest natural
disasters the world has ever seen. The images were haunting as the camera
panned around the locations. There was nothing in some areas for as long as the
eye could see. As well as some areas had mounds and mounds of debris covering
everything. A specific example would be the brewery close to her house. The
entire area was a mass of cars. A specific thing that struck me was the amount
the community pulled together to help one another. People volunteered and help
one another out with food preparation and search parties. As we discussed in
class the Japanese culture is very cohesive. These neighborhoods could really
be seen during this disaster. The government could not be there so people
banded together to rebuild. Being from New Orleans this reminded me of what
happened after Katrina. After the disaster we were helped by the government,
but when things drop out of the media limelight you need each other to rebuild
and heal.
How do you believe the government should help moving into the future?
After watching this film, I spent a good amount of time thinking about Hurricane Katrina. After Hurricane Katrina, people joined together to help rebuild the city and provide relief to those severely affected. I think that it is extremely important for people to join together to help those in need.
ReplyDeleteI believe neighborhood played a large role in the film. It showed how the neighborhood had to work together to rebuild their community.
ReplyDeleteThe United States has had its fair share of natural disasters and I can't help but to compare how people reacted to how people reacted for Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy. Communites and our country came together and fought to rebuild great places.
ReplyDeleteYou can definitely conceptualize the impact of a natural disaster better than the rest of us because of the first-hand experience with Katrina.
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