The Thoughtful Travel Podcast
310 Fukushima, Japan - Hope Tourism, not Dark Tourism
Nov 11, 2023
22:10
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- Visiting the Wind Phone in Iwate prefecture highlighted the blend of grief and hope that accompanies tsunami-related encounters.
- The Iwate Tsunami Memorial Museum in Rikuzentakata showcased the history, personal stories, and ongoing mental health needs of affected communities, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for the revitalization of Fukushima.
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Visiting the Wind Phone and Experiencing Grief and Hope
During their trip to Japan, the host and her friend visited the Wind Phone, an old phone booth in Iwate prefecture. The phone booth was set up by a man to connect with his deceased cousin, and after the 2011 tsunami, it became a place for others to communicate with their lost loved ones. The emotional experience of visiting the Wind Phone highlighted the blend of grief and hope that accompanied their other tsunami-related encounters.
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