In a tragic turn of events, it has been two years since the sinking of the small tourist boat “KAZUⅠ” off the coast of the Shiretoko Peninsula, where 20 out of 26 passengers and crew lost their lives, with 6 still missing. Families of the victims have been grappling with the aftermath, and one family has made the difficult decision to join a lawsuit holding the operating company accountable.
The decision was made by a family in Obihiro City, Hokkaido, who have been waiting for justice since the fateful day of the accident. The father, in exchange for accepting the death certificate of his son, has chosen to pursue legal action against the company responsible for the tragedy.
The incident, which occurred on the 23rd of April, marked a dark day in the history of the region, leaving many families shattered and seeking closure. The decision to take legal action is a bold step towards seeking accountability and justice for the lives lost in the maritime disaster.
As the anniversary of the tragic event approaches, the families of the victims continue to seek answers and closure, hoping that their pursuit of justice will bring some solace and closure to the pain and suffering they have endured since that fateful day.