"From the City of Rubble: Songs of the Great Hanshin Earthquake" Edited by Gen Tanka Society Published by Gakuseisha Co., Ltd. Price: 1200 yen #GenTankaSociety #Book #JapaneseLiterature/Poetry On January 17, 1995, a magnitude 7.3 direct-hit earthquake struck Hyogo Prefecture. In an instant, houses collapsed and the cities of Hanshin were ravaged by fire. Afterwards, even those who survived the collapse and flames were left with scars in their hearts from the tragic experiences. This book contains songs to be passed down to posterity, written by members of the "Gen" Tanka Society, vividly depicting their experiences of searching for relatives and acquaintances who were affected, and the many things they witnessed. The obi (paper band) shows signs of aging, but there are no stains or folds in the contents.