Model and actor Minori Taira appeared at the “Cultural Property Fire Prevention Day Fire Training” event held at Shibamata Taishakuten in Tokyo. He became the chief of the Kanamachi Ichiichi Fire Department and directed fire drills. The place is widely known as the setting for the movie “Otoko wa Tsurai yo” and is one of Tokyo’s famous spots, having been designated as a historical building selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
January 26th is “Cultural Property Fire Prevention Day,” and a fire drill is held at the same location every year to protect cultural properties from fires and other disasters and to raise awareness of the importance of preserving Japanese culture. are. This time, Taira, who was appointed fire chief for one day, gave instructions to the local fire brigade and others to spray water all at once, and conducted a drill.
When I asked Taira what he thought after finishing his duties for the day, he said, “I was nervous because it was such a big role,” and he said, “I received calls from the chief priest and residents, and I was able to interact with the local people.” I felt that the connections and cooperation between people are also very important.”
Regarding the water spraying training, which started with his own signal, “Start water spraying all at once!”, he expressed his surprise, saying, “It was the first time in my life that I had actually seen water spraying so close, so it was refreshing and powerful.” . Regarding awareness of disaster prevention, he continued, “I always think that disasters are the most scary thing.It’s important to be prepared on a daily basis, but I also think it’s important to think about how to think and act when something actually happens.” I thought it was safe,” he said.
In addition, Shibamata Taishakuten is famous as the setting for the movie “Otoko wa Tsurai yo.” When asked about Shibamata, he replied, “I’ve seen the movie “Otoko wa Tsurai yo.” The view that Tora-san saw. I was very happy that I was able to experience the scenery of Japan right now, and since it was my first time actually coming here, I was moved to see the retro atmosphere and the scenery I had seen in movies right before my eyes. I did,” he said with a smile.
Finally, when I turned 20 last year and was asked about my future aspirations, I answered, “As I turn 20, I want to act more responsibly as a member of society, and I would like to express my gratitude to my parents who have raised me and supported me up until now.” I have a strong feeling that I want to do my best to give back to the people who have given me and those around me every day.” She continued, “I want to do my best in three areas: modeling, acting, and art.” is.
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