" Tendenko " is a phrase from the Sanriku Coast region . It teaches that in the event of a tsunami , to immediately go to higher ground , instead of trying to save other people or things . This is credited with saving lives during the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami since everyone was focusing on getting to higher ground
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Takahe Collage