Yunus Extends Solidarity to Tsunami struck region of Japan
Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus recently visited the Tsunami affected areas in Tohoku, Japan. He was invited to participate at the official first anniversary of the great Tsunami disaster on March 11. The earthquake, which caused 5 to 8 meters upthrust on a 180-km wide seabed at 60 km offshore from the east coast of TÅhoku on March 11, 2011, and resulted the major tsunami that brought destruction along the Pacific coastline of Japan's northern islands and resulted in the loss of thousands of lives and devastated entire towns. It was the most powerful known earthquake ever to have hit Japan, which caused major nuclear threats.
Professor Yunus addressed the open-air candle-light citizens' gathering, organised as the main part of the official ceremony, at the Sendai City Hall Memorial Service to express his condolences for the Tsunami struck population. He delivered a speech at the Tohoku University, which is a leading university in the world in developing new technologies, the need for citizens' effort to help the disaster prone population in Tohoku region. He received an honorary degree from the University.
Professor Yunus visited the neighbouring Natori city whose residential area close to the beach was totally eliminated including the residence of the mayor of the city. He addressed the national meeting of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, on his experience of social business to meet the pressing social needs.
He also attended the Public Symposium at Aomori Chuo Gakuin University, in Aomori city. Professor Yunus' visit to all the cities of Tohoku region was presented by the Japanese national TV NHK through a special program.
