
Yamakura of the Kobe Fire Department aspires to wear the vaunted āorangeā uniform of an elite rescue force that only 3% of all firefighters can attain. But to do so, he and his fellow trainees must suffer through the most rigorous training. As Yamakura and his fellow trainees grit their teeth and complain, their superior officer, Sakurai, impresses upon them the lessons of the Great Hanshin Earthquake (Kobe Earthquake) 20 years ago as āthe only time we ever lost.ā What happened on the front lines of rescue that day and in the aftermath? What raced through the hearts and minds of rescuers as they tried to get a handle on unimaginable disaster? The shocking facts pour from Sakuraiās mouth in hopes of preparing the recruits for the unforgettable event that awaits them.
Writer
Manabu Uda
Language
Japanese
Country
Japan








