10 Years Since the Kumamoto Earthquakes. Web Movie "Your 10 years, My 10 years." Depicting the "Bond and Trajectory" of Kumamoto Castle and its Citizens to be Released on April 11 (Saturday)
Kumamoto City has released a web movie "Your 10 years, My 10 years." on April 11, as part of the "Kumamoto Castle REVIVAL2026" seasonal event, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Kumamoto earthquakes. This movie portrays the 10-year bond and journey of Kumamoto Castle and its citizens.
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In conjunction with the seasonal event "Kumamoto Castle REVIVAL2026" reflecting on recovery and reconstruction.
"5 minutes" condensed with 10 years of Kumamoto's journey and gratitude.
Kumamoto City (Mayor: Kazufumi Onishi) will hold the seasonal event "Kumamoto Castle REVIVAL2026" at Kumamoto Castle and its surrounding areas, reflecting on the progress of recovery and reconstruction, as it approaches the 10th anniversary of the Kumamoto earthquakes that occurred in April 2016. As part of this project, a web movie "Your 10 years, My 10 years.", depicting the "bond and trajectory" of the people of Kumamoto City, will be released on April 11 (Saturday) on the Kumamoto City Guide official YouTube channel.
"Your 10 years, My 10 years.": https://youtu.be/WA-UsFwUu5M
◆Material download URL: https://x.gd/HzMo2 【PASS: kumamoto】
■Kumamoto Castle (Me) and the People (You). Memories of 10 Years Where Each Was "Hope".
In April 2016, an unprecedented tremor struck Kumamoto. This work is a short movie that depicts the 10 years from the poignant reality immediately after the disaster to the present day, with two intersecting perspectives: "the people of Kumamoto City (You)" and "Kumamoto Castle (Me)". Mothers embracing their children, people standing still before a devastated town. From there, it vividly portrays how people gradually start looking forward as warm support and volunteer efforts from all over Japan and the world, and the restoration of Kumamoto Castle's main keep, progress. The deepening bonds through mutual support and Kumamoto Castle powerfully reviving despite its damage. Please watch this 5-minute video, which condenses the process of each other's existence becoming "hope" and deep gratitude for the 10-year journey.
■Seeing the "Special Viewing Passage", a Symbol of Recovery, as a "10-Year Timeline" We Walked Together.
On that day, when we were heartbroken by the severely damaged Kumamoto Castle, we once again realized the greatness of its existence. As we watched the arduous journey of Kumamoto Castle's recovery, experiencing both joy and sorrow, the castle also quietly watched over us from a slightly higher place, constantly giving us the courage to "look up and move forward." This video likens the "Special Viewing Passage" that was born during the recovery process to a "10-year timeline (path of time)", and overlays our path towards the castle with the 10-year trajectory towards recovery, creating an emotional visual experience.
■Video Overview / Storyboard
Title: "Your 10 years, My 10 years."
Release Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday) 11:00
"5 minutes" condensed with 10 years of Kumamoto's journey and gratitude.
Kumamoto City (Mayor: Kazufumi Onishi) will hold the seasonal event "Kumamoto Castle REVIVAL2026" at Kumamoto Castle and its surrounding areas, reflecting on the progress of recovery and reconstruction, as it approaches the 10th anniversary of the Kumamoto earthquakes that occurred in April 2016. As part of this project, a web movie "Your 10 years, My 10 years.", depicting the "bond and trajectory" of the people of Kumamoto City, will be released on April 11 (Saturday) on the Kumamoto City Guide official YouTube channel.
"Your 10 years, My 10 years.": https://youtu.be/WA-UsFwUu5M
◆Material download URL: https://x.gd/HzMo2 【PASS: kumamoto】
■Kumamoto Castle (Me) and the People (You). Memories of 10 Years Where Each Was "Hope".
In April 2016, an unprecedented tremor struck Kumamoto. This work is a short movie that depicts the 10 years from the poignant reality immediately after the disaster to the present day, with two intersecting perspectives: "the people of Kumamoto City (You)" and "Kumamoto Castle (Me)". Mothers embracing their children, people standing still before a devastated town. From there, it vividly portrays how people gradually start looking forward as warm support and volunteer efforts from all over Japan and the world, and the restoration of Kumamoto Castle's main keep, progress. The deepening bonds through mutual support and Kumamoto Castle powerfully reviving despite its damage. Please watch this 5-minute video, which condenses the process of each other's existence becoming "hope" and deep gratitude for the 10-year journey.
■Seeing the "Special Viewing Passage", a Symbol of Recovery, as a "10-Year Timeline" We Walked Together.
On that day, when we were heartbroken by the severely damaged Kumamoto Castle, we once again realized the greatness of its existence. As we watched the arduous journey of Kumamoto Castle's recovery, experiencing both joy and sorrow, the castle also quietly watched over us from a slightly higher place, constantly giving us the courage to "look up and move forward." This video likens the "Special Viewing Passage" that was born during the recovery process to a "10-year timeline (path of time)", and overlays our path towards the castle with the 10-year trajectory towards recovery, creating an emotional visual experience.
■Video Overview / Storyboard
Title: "Your 10 years, My 10 years."
Release Date: April 11, 2026 (Saturday) 11:00