Earthquake disaster archive Programs produced by the Japan Cable and Telecommunications Association and each branch
J:COM has been producing video works related to the earthquake since December 2015 under the title "Earthquake Archive" with the aim of preserving the memories of the earthquake and sharing our thoughts on recovery with those affected. It is being distributed.
Currently, we are delivering works produced by cable television companies in Tohoku and documentaries on the theme of the earthquake disaster via the Internet and video On Demand (J:COM STREAM).
With J:COM STREAM, you can make a donation by watching a program for a fee, and J:COM will match the collected program viewing fees and give them to organizations that are involved in activities related to earthquake recovery support. Click here for details
In order to give as many people as possible an opportunity to think about disaster prevention and mitigation, some works from the "Earthquake Archive" series will be made available for free on this page.
- * The video contains images of the tsunami and earthquake. We think that it will be useful for disaster prevention and mitigation in the future, so we will deliver it as it is.
"Yu" life that was kept alive
("Yu" life that was kept alivereplay time: 59:07)
Nine months after the earthquake in Kesennuma, the story depicts the growth of a girl, and entrusts it to the future in which the reconstruction of the city and human conflicts are highlighted.
Production work: Japan Cable and Telecommunications Association, film production company "Kumie"
Director/Photography: Miho Hojo Supervision: Naomi Kawase
Broadcast: March 2012
Miraculous lone pine tree
(Miracle Pine TreePlaying time: 29:55)
A single pine that endured a huge tsunami and was called a "miracle". A documentary that follows the thoughts and behind the scenes of everyone trying to protect this "miracle pine tree" from the unique perspective of the adjacent cable TV station.
Production work: TonoCableTelevision
Broadcast: September 2013
Earthquake special program 2019 "Tobira ~ Connecting to the future"
(Earthquake disaster special program 2019 "Tobira ~ Connecting to the future" movieplayback time: 30:02)
Introducing two initiatives that were newly born in the aftermath of the earthquake. The first is the current state of people living in reconstruction support housing and their thoughts on the formation of residents' associations. The second introduces the thoughts of the inaugural students of the Miyagi Prefectural Tagajo High School Disaster Science Department.
Production work: Japan Cable and Telecommunications Association Tohoku Branch, Miyagi Prefecture Cable Television Council
Broadcast: March 2019
Earthquake disaster special program 2020 "Voices connecting to tomorrow ~Tell us from here~"
(Earthquake disaster special program 2020 "Voices connecting to tomorrow ~Tell us from here~" Movieplayback time: 30:00)
We will introduce initiatives in three regions using the keywords "people," "industry/products," and "things." The activities of the storytellers of junior high school students in Kesennuma, the activities of the fishing village life experience facility in Ogatsu-cho, Ishinomaki, and the thoughts of the former principal of the former Arahama Elementary School, which was registered as an earthquake disaster ruins.
Production work: Japan Cable and Telecommunications Association Tohoku Branch, Miyagi Prefecture Cable Television Council
Broadcast: March 2020
~ 10 years after the earthquake, the disaster cable TV station conveys a message that is playing now
(~ 10 years after the earthquake, the cable TV station affected by the disaster ~ A message played now Movieplayback time: 58:07)
Two singer-songwriters from Miyagi Prefecture will visit a facility that passes on the lessons of the earthquake to future generations. We will deliver a reconstruction support song that connects the hearts of people living today by weaving the thoughts and words of the disaster area and the victims who have reached the 10th anniversary into the lyrics.
Production work: Japan Cable and Telecommunications Association Tohoku Branch, Miyagi Prefecture Cable Television Council
Broadcast: March 2021
Earthquake special program 2022 Young people who inherit the memory of the earthquake disaster
(Earthquake special program 2022 Young people who inherit the memory of the earthquake Movieplayback time: 53:08)
The 10th anniversary of the earthquake has passed, and while it is becoming rare to look back on that time, the younger generation, who will lead the next generation, are working on activities to pass on the memories of the earthquake. Five cable TV companies in Miyagi Prefecture will jointly cover each region and deliver videos closely related to the activities of the younger generation.
Production work: Japan Cable and Telecommunications Association Tohoku Branch, Miyagi Prefecture Cable Television Council
Broadcast: March 2022
Earthquake special program 2023 Minamisanriku's recovery and future progress
(Earthquake special program 2023 Minamisanriku Town's recovery and future progress Movieplayback time: 1:00:01)
In Minamisanriku-cho, Miyagi Prefecture, the city center, where almost no prototype remains, has been attracting attention from both inside and outside Japan by commissioning the grand design to the world-famous architect Kengo Kuma. We will deliver the history of reconstruction, such as the popular seafood gourmet rice bowl offered by the new shopping district and the winery run by immigrants.
Production work: Japan Cable and Telecommunications Association Tohoku Branch, Miyagi Prefecture Cable Television Council
Broadcast: March 2023
Passing on the lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake - Passing on the experience of that day to the future -
(Inheriting the lessons of the Great East Japan Earthquake - Bringing the experiences of that day to the futurePlaying time: 43:00)
A special program that connects the lessons learned from the earthquake from Higashimatsushima City, where about 65% of the urban area, including farmland and fishing port, was flooded during the earthquake. Produced jointly by four cable TV stations in Miyagi Prefecture, this program will deliver information on disaster prevention and mitigation efforts in each area.
Production work: Japan Cable Television Federation Tohoku Branch/Miyagi Prefecture Cable Television Council
Broadcast: March 2024
Passing the baton to the future: 14 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake
(Passing the Baton to the Future: 14 Years Since the Great East Japan Earthquake -Play Time: 52:35)
14 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake. As memories of the disaster fade, five cable television stations in Miyagi Prefecture interviewed people who are passing on the story of the disaster and those who have taken on new initiatives in response to the disaster.
We will pass on the baton of hope through the will, thoughts, and activities that have been passed down since the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Produced by: Japan Cable Television Association, Tohoku Branch, Miyagi Prefecture Cable Television Association
Broadcast: March 2025
In addition, we are also distributing videos of storytellers active in Tohoku. Please see here.
