Photos of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 when she was 13 years old, are being displayed at a station in Kawasaki, where an event is held every year to ensure people never forget about the abduction issue.
Unveiled in a passageway at JR Kawasaki Station on Saturday, the display comes nearly a month after Megumi's father, Shigeru, died at the age of 87 on June 5.
An accompanying message from Megumi's mother Sakie, 84, read: "I hope many people will pray for the families of abductees and Shigeru, who left this world filled with regret ... I hope [the display] leads to more calls for the abduction crisis to be resolved."
The display feature about 40 photos, including images from vacations and one of Megumi wearing Sakie's kimono. Many of the photos were taken by Shigeru. The blue ribbon symbol of abductee rescue efforts features prominently.
Cards are available at the display for people to write messages to Megumi's family.
"I remember seeing Shigeru standing in front of the station appealing for help over and over again," said a tearful 67-year-old homemaker from Saiwai Ward in the city.
"It's truly sad that he's gone now. I wrote a message to Sakie telling her to take care of her health."
The photos are currently on display in a passageway at the station's north exit. They will also be displayed at municipal offices and other stations in the city until August 12.
Read more from The Japan News at https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/
