The early morning rain falling on the mountain was surprisingly cold for summer. Drops of water pattering down from lush green trees kept beating on my hat, generating incessant splashing sounds. My body shivered from the cold.
UENO, Gunma Prefecture Technology came to the rescue of mourners unable to make the tough, midsummer mountain climb here to “connect” with loved ones on the 38th anniversary of one of the world’s worst air disasters.
UENO, Gunma Prefecture Relatives of victims of the 1985 Japan Airlines jumbo jet crash that claimed 520 lives offered silent prayers and flowers here Aug. 12, the 38th anniversary of the world’s deadliest aviation accident involving a single aircraft.
World's Deadliest Aviation Disaster - Japan commemorated the crash of Japan Airlines Flight 123 at Osutakayama, where remnants of the world's deadliest single-aircraft tragedy happened
UENO, Gunma Prefecture Bereaved family members on Aug. 12 trudged up to the ridge of Mount Osutakayama here where remnants of the world’s deadliest single-aircraft disaster are still being found.