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ID Code 3501-0044
Artifact Name Wristwatch
Donor Toshiyuki Takahashi
Receiving Date 2006/02/07
Size (W×H×D) (mm) 35×8×4
Distance from the Hypocenter(m) 900
Number 1
Location Kokutaiji, Senda areas
Description The donor's father, Kennosuke (then, 42), was exposed at work. His wife, Fumiko (then, 34) was exposed demolishing buildings in Sakai-machi as a member of the Volunteer Citizen Corps. Both were severely injured but managed to flee home, where they received care. Both suddenly took a turn for the worse and died on August 31, leaving three children behind. Kennosuke was wearing this watch when he was exposed. His son Toshiyuki kept it as a remembrance.

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