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15 Years Later: Motorcycle Memorial Reminds of 2011 Disaster

3/11/2026

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In April 2012, Ikuo Yokoyama's motorcycle, a survivor of the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami, was found on Graham Island.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the disaster, which resulted in nearly 20,000 deaths and significant destruction.
Yokoyama's motorcycle is now a memorial at the Harley-Davidson Museum.
The "Life is a Miracle" initiative in Japan promotes disaster risk awareness and education through memory infrastructure.
Memorial sites and survivor stories emphasize community engagement in disaster preparedness.

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Story summary

In April 2012, Ikuo Yokoyama's motorcycle, a survivor of the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami, was found on Graham Island.
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the disaster, which resulted in nearly 20,000 deaths and significant destruction.
Yokoyama's motorcycle is now a memorial at the Harley-Davidson Museum.
The "Life is a Miracle" initiative in Japan promotes disaster risk awareness and education through memory infrastructure.
Memorial sites and survivor stories emphasize community engagement in disaster preparedness.