Mr. Hata, a postscript: 49 days later
3 weeks + 49 days after a dying man meets his son for the first time in 30 years
On way to Mr. Hata's burial. Buddhist burials are 49 days after death. Mr Hata's story: https://t.co/XCmNtJlQHj and https://t.co/plScH7pPzy
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 15, 2016
For 49 days after death, ashes of loved ones are placed on alter at home where loved ones pray and make offerings. pic.twitter.com/yQMhR9NfL3
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
Buddhist priest visits Mr Hata's home. Close friends, family & neighbors gather & prayers are offered before burial. pic.twitter.com/gwqrt0of14
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
After prayers at home, Mr Hata's ashes are carried to his grave. pic.twitter.com/bLZNvcW5cy
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
Mr Hata's grave is in the forest. Nearby are signs warning of bears. pic.twitter.com/v882OOutDu
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
Until law changed few yrs ago to control overcrowding in cemeteries, bodies buried directly in ground w/out cremation in countryside Japan.
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
Until law changed few yrs ago to control overcrowding in cemeteries, bodies buried directly in ground w/out cremation in countryside Japan.
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
By law, bodies can no longer be buried. In cities, urns w/ ashes are placed inside of stone graves. But not here… pic.twitter.com/yl1L1npRdv
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
Mr. Hata's family digs hole next to grave and pours his ashes directly into ground. Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. pic.twitter.com/eYJN5wURPX
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
In memory of Mr Hata (1946-2016). Part 1: https://t.co/XCmNtJlQHj Part 2: https://t.co/plScH7pPzy pic.twitter.com/mU1OvKVpjz
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
never seen that happen before – is that his family's plot?
— BeerTengoku (@TengokuBeer) June 16, 2016
I hadn't either. That's why I was taking pics line crazy (in between prayers, of course). Yes, it is the family grave.
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
they said until law changed around 10 years ago, family were all buried here in ground w/out cremation.
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/mryokosan/status/743230027643424768
hard to believe, isn't it.
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
Ian Ash's simple and remarkable story of the last days of a dying man. https://t.co/cbQ5wdIIMR
— Richard Lloyd Parry (@dicklp) June 16, 2016
Once again, thank you for honoring me and the rest of your audience by letting us share in this incredible journey.
— Erica Russell (@XanaxWarrPrncss) June 16, 2016
You helped Mr. Hata find the peace that eluded him for most of his life. He most certainly rests with it. <3
— Erica Russell (@XanaxWarrPrncss) June 16, 2016
thank you for sharing in Mr Hata's story! I am honored to have known him & to be able to share part of who he was w/ others
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
namu amida butsu
— alix sharp(occasionally e) (@debaucherie) June 16, 2016
thank you for your prayers.
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
https://twitter.com/hoihoi1980/status/743304447061680128
@DocumentingIan Thanks for the update on Mr. Hata. I'm guessing his son could not make it for the burial?#mrhata
— alua (@alualuna) June 16, 2016
no, he was not able to be here. Thank you for your support! Peace, Ian
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016
time flys, RIP Mr. Hata he will always remind me to keep fighting but to also enjoy the time I have. #fcancer thankyou Ian
— Frankie Concha (@frankie_7000) June 16, 2016
it sure does. Mr Hata reminds us we must cherish our life and loved ones. Much health and peace to you, Ian
— Ian Thomas Ash (@DocumentingIan) June 16, 2016