Name: Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake Memorial: 1.17 Gathering
Start: 2026-01-17
End: 2026-01-17
Location: Higashi Yuenchi Park

Dates & time: January 17, 2026 (Sat) 05:00-21:00
Venue & access: Higashi Yuenchi Park (South of Kobe City Hall, Chuo-ku, Kobe) Higashi Yuenchi Park, south of Kobe City Hall

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Higashi Yuenchi Park (South of Kobe City Hall, Chuo-ku, Kobe), and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

This memorial event is held to remember the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake that occurred at 5:46 a.m. on January 17, 1995, and to pass on its lessons to future generations. At Higashi Yuenchi Park, participants light bamboo and paper lanterns, observe moments of silence at 5:46 a.m. and 5:46 p.m., and offer flowers in remembrance.

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Volunteers are welcome to help with preparations such as setting up and lighting paper and bamboo lanterns from the evening of January 16. Please apply via the official website.

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