We are old. Even though we may die soon, we want to go back to Kobe. We hope to
die in Kobe.’ Izumisano City temporary shelter/female in her 80s
‘We live in a nice environment now, growing flowers this way. If we move to an
apartment or public housing, we will not be able to keep doing so. I would like to stay
here.’ Toyonaka City temporary shelter/female in her 60s
‘I lived in an apartment before I moved here. The residents have not yet agreed on the
rebuilding plan for our apartment building.’
Toyonaka City temporary shelter/female in her 60s
‘My friends help me and I help them in turn. This makes me aware that those who
help other humans and save them are the real human beings.’
Suma Ward temporary shelter/male in his 50s
‘We cannot find a house where handicapped people in wheelchairs can live alone. But
I have to find one.’ Hyogo Ward temporary shelter/female in her 60s
‘I often hear that there is no time to participate in the volunteer work, however, in my
opinion, they should manage to make time for voluntary work.’
Hyogo Ward temporary shelter /female in her 40s
‘Transport to and from temporary housing is inconvenient. The number of buses needs
to be increased.’ Nishi Ward temporary shelter/male in his 40s