Further North, Miyagi and Iwate
Gradually my engagement with the Tohoku disaster and recovery areas has expanded northwards to include interviews, inspirational meetings and new friendships in Miyagi and Iwate Prefectures. Following the loss of my brother thorugh suicide, I made two powerful visits to the legendary Phone of the Wind - emotional and very healing experiences. Along the way I have met so many powerful stories of trauma and healing, and in Autumn 2024 made a 300+ km hike from Ishinomaki to Unosumai along the Michinoku Trail.
Tsunami survivor Akiko Iwasaki of the Horaikan
Ichiyo-san of the Tsunakan, resilience and smile expert
Interviewing Rev Kaneta of Cafe de Monk, Kurihara
With Itaru Sasaki, creator of the Phone of the Wind
Filming with Iwate Menkoi TV
Akiko-san, Oct 2024
With Akiko-san, and my lucky traveling companion
Rie and Mamoru, Kamaishi 2024
Kanno-san. Town Hall Jazz, Kamasihi
Dodging leeches and bears on the Michinoku Trail
Half way.
Destination in sight, Oct 2024
Tsunakan farewell