People in Ishikawa Prefecture observed a moment of silence Monday for the victims of torrential rains that struck the northern part of the Noto Peninsula two years ago.
Today marks two years since the torrential rains in Oku-Noto caused immense damage to the areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. Memorial altars were set up throughout the prefecture, and bereaved families observed a moment of silence for the victims. At a memorial altar in Machino-machi, Wajima City, which suffered significant damage from the Oku-Noto rains, Mr. Makoto Nakayama, whose sister was among the victims, and Mayor Sakaguchi …