1. A memorial stone was unveiled in Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture on December 8, 2025, commemorating 40 town officials who died in the 2011 tsunami.
2. The monument is 1.7 meters tall and stands at the location of the former town hall that was demolished in 2019. It contains an explanation of how the town workers perished and a poem composed by a bereaved relative.
3. Speeches were given by survivors, including Ogasawara Hitoshi who lost his daughter, expressing hope that the monument will serve as a reminder for future generations to learn from the disaster and protect lives. The mayor of the town also expressed determination to keep the lessons from the disaster alive.