Storyline: A resident of the disaster-hit Japanese town who lost several loved ones in the devastating 2011 tsunami in Fukushima has vowed to continue sharing his experiences to honor the memory of the victims and ensure that valuable lessons can be learned, as Tuesday marks the 14th anniversary of the tragedy. Norio Kimura's father, wife and young daughter were among the more than 15,000 people killed after the 9.0-magnitude quake -- one of the strongest ever recorded -- struck off the coast of the Fukushima prefecture on March 11, 2011, triggering a devastating tsunami and causing a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. The devastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami has profoundly changed the lives of local residents, with several thousands being displaced, and many left grieving the loss of their family members. Now aged 59, Kimura moved back to Fukushima six years ago and is offering visitors tours of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum, sharing what he witnessed during the horrifying tsunami. Kimura and his family lived in Okuma, less than three kilometers from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, when the disaster struck 14 years ago. Even after the passage of time, Kimura still finds it difficult to truly come to terms with the deadly disaster to this day. Kimura did manage to escape the tsunami with his mother and eldest daughter, but tragically his wife, their seven-year-old daughter, and his elderly father all perished. The majority of residents have not returned to their hometown for various reasons, but Kimura made the brave decision to move back in 2019 and now leads tours of the disaster area, seeking to share his experiences to help others understand what happened during the catastrophe. Kimura has not only conducted activities around Fukushima but has also delivered speeches and given presentations all over Japan. Over the past five years, he has held over a hundred speaking engagements, and says he remains committed to sharing these important stories. Shotlist: FILE: Fukushima, Japan - Date Unknown: 1. Aerial shots of nuclear power plant, storage tanks, sea; Fukushima, Japan - March 8, 2025: 2. Various of Norio Kimura walking, speaking with reporter in museum; 3. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Norio Kimura, survivor of 2011 tsunami in Fukushima: "When the tsunami struck, my family was swallowed up by the waves. Thinking about the pain they experienced at that moment is the hardest thing for me." 4. Various of Kimura showing photo album, pictures of children; 5. Various of Kimura giving speech, presentation; 6. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Norio Kimura, survivor of 2011 tsunami in Fukushima: "Everything in the classroom remains as it was at 14:46 on March 11, 2011. Children were still in their uniforms on that day and left school with nothing, and they never came back. This is the classroom of [my daughter] Yuuna who was in first grade, and now on her desk lies a blue book still. I can imagine her reading this book in the classroom that day." 7. Various of Kimura giving speech; 8. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Norio Kimura, survivor of 2011 tsunami in Fukushima (ending with shot 9): "I have spoken here many times and visited many places. Many people have said this is the first time they heard such stories. When I receive such feedback, I feel even more motivated and a sense of responsibility to continue sharing." 9. Various of Kimura giving speech; FILE: Fukushima, Japan - Date Unknown: 10. Aerial shots of nuclear power plant, facilities, sea; FILE: Fukushima, Japan - Feb 16, 2022: 11. Storage tanks for nuclear-contaminated wastewater. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]