Noto region welcomes first school trip since massive quake
japantimes.co.jpPublished: 5/9/2025
Summary
The article highlights the return of students from Tokyo to Noto Prefecture for their first school trip since an earthquake struck in January 2024. Organized by Ishikawa Prefecture and Kanazawa city, the trip aimed to reintegrate students into learning while observing reconstruction efforts. The students visited educational sites like Shunran no Sato, experienced hydrogen energy initiatives, and participated in traditional rice planting. Principal Tomoyuki Nishida emphasized how these trips foster resilience through interaction with disaster victims and potential future programs for educational recovery.