26th anniversary of JAL jet crash

26th anniversary of JAL jet crash

UENO, Japan - Family members of victims of the 1985 JAL jumbo jet crash, including actress Yukiko Maisaka (2nd from R), offer flowers and prayers during a memorial event in the village of Ueno, Gunma Prefecture, on Aug. 12, 2011, the 26th anniversary of the worst single-aircraft accident in aviation history. Maisaka is a daughter of singer Kyu Sakamoto, known for the international hit song ''Sukiyaki,'' who was killed in the crash.

Hiroshige - 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Print 32

Hiroshige - 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Print 32

32 Arai - A large ferry boat, with an awning round it, taking a daimyo across from Maisaka, followed by a smaller boat with his retainers. A high range of hills on the further shore; golden sky. Travellers made the journey from Maisaka to Arai Station by ferryboat. On the shore was a government barrier station for the inspection of travellers. The compound remains largely intact even today. Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858). The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido - Hoeido edition (1831-4) Date: 1831 - 1834

Hiroshige - 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Print 31

Hiroshige - 53 Stations of the Tokaido - Print 31

31 Maisaka - View of Imaki Point jutting out into the sea, and a white Fuji (without outline) in the distance. This station was a fishing port lying on the south-eastern edge of Lake Hamana. The Lake Hamana and the Pacific Ocean meet at this point and travellers had to cross this mouth of the lake by boats. Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858). The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido - Hoeido edition (1831-4) Date: 1831 - 1834

26th anniversary of JAL jet crash

26th anniversary of JAL jet crash

UENO, Japan - Family members of victims of the 1985 JAL jumbo jet crash, including actress Yukiko Maisaka (2nd from R), offer flowers and prayers during a memorial event in the village of Ueno, Gunma Prefecture, on Aug. 12, 2011, the 26th anniversary of the worst single-aircraft accident in aviation history. Maisaka is a daughter of singer Kyu Sakamoto, known for the international hit song ''Sukiyaki,'' who was killed in the crash. (Kyodo)