Synopsis

Oku-Noto-Suzu. Even amidst repeated disasters, the public baths remain consistently crowded. Following the widespread water outage in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake, groundwater was pumped, wood salvaged from collapsed homes was burned for fuel, and operations resumed with remarkable speed. Some offered a vital respite, while others found a place to reconnect and confirm the well-being of loved ones. Now, a year later, the baths draw many visitors: locals, volunteers, and those involv