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May 7, 2013

2013 Great East Japan Earthquake Press Photo Exhibition Held in Hanoi, Paris and London

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), in collaboration with The Asahi Shimbun Company, mounted the 2013 Great East Japan Earthquake Press Photo Exhibition in Hanoi, Vietnam; Paris, France; and London, UK during the months of February and March. Some 20,893 persons visited the exhibitions, which marked the second anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
The exhibitions were previously held in 2012 in Bangkok, Thailand; Jakarta, Indonesia; and Seoul, South Korea.
 


 
A message tree, adorned with strips of paper expressing thoughts of solidarity towards the victims and prayers for recovery, was set up at each venue.
 

The Exhibition in Hanoi (Vietnam)



Dates and Venues
First Exhibition:
Wednesday, February 27 to Monday, March 4
Vietnam Fine Arts Museum
Second Exhibition:
Tuesday, March 5 to Monday, March 11
Vietnam - Japan Human Resources Cooperation Center (VJCC) located at the Foreign Trade University

Seminar
Mr. Nobuyoshi Nakamura, journalist of The Asahi Shimbun Company, had discussions with students of the Foreign Trade University.
Date and Time:
Monday, March 11, 18:00 to 19:30
Theme:
"Housing Reconstruction" (Report on the current state of recovery from the perspective of the housing situation)

Number of Visitors
First Exhibition: 1,425 / Second Exhibition: 1,190

Visitor Comments
"The Japanese spirit is wonderful. I was moved by the children's smiling faces."
"I think it is important not to let such memories fade."
 

The Exhibition in Paris (France)



Dates and Venue
Tuesday, February 26 to Saturday, March 16
Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris (The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris)

Seminar
Mr. Tomoaki Ito, journalist of The Asahi Shimbun Company, presented a slideshow containing images of people and scenes from the disaster and efforts towards to recovery.
Date and Time:
Friday, March 1, 14:30 to 15:15
Theme:
"Hardships of Disaster Recovery"

Number of Visitors
11,286

Visitor Comments
"It brought tears to my eyes. I pray that Tohoku can return to how it was."
"It put me more in touch with what disaster victims experience. I would like the exhibition to continue while the recovery proceeds."
 

The Exhibition in London (UK)



Dates and Venue
Tuesday, March 5 to Sunday, March 17
gallery@OXO

Seminar
Mr. Tomoaki Ito, journalist of The Asahi Shimbun Company, presented a slideshow containing images of people and scenes from the disaster and efforts towards recovery.
Date and Time:
Monday, March 4, 15:30 to 16:15
Theme:
"Hardships of Disaster Recovery"

Number of Visitors
6,992

Visitor Comments
"It was a very moving photo exhibition. The exhibition conveyed the emotions. I was motivated to give support to the people of Japan."
"We have a lot to learn and felt a profound respect."
 
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