Key Facts
• August 12, 2025, marks 40 years since the JAL jumbo jet crash.
• Memorial book “Akane Clouds: After That” published by the 8.12 Liaison Group.
• First publication in 10 years; 31st edition includes letters from 30+ contributors.
• Seven contributors wrote for the first time in this edition.
• Title reflects gratitude and commitment to preserving the memory of the tragedy.
• Timeline of the group’s activities spans 10 pages, starting from December 1985.
• Includes updates on JAL’s ongoing maintenance of memorial hiking trails.
• Book details: A4 size, 72 pages, initial print run of 700 copies.
• Available for purchase at $18 (shipping included) via “Inochi wo Oru Kai” website.
Summary
Ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Japan Airlines jumbo jet crash on August 12, 2025, the 8.12 Liaison Group has published a memorial book titled “Akane Clouds: After That.” This marks the first publication in a decade and the 31st edition overall. The book compiles letters to lost loved ones, with contributions from over 30 individuals, including seven first-time writers. The title reflects gratitude for four decades of support and a commitment to preserving the memory of the tragedy. The book also features a 10-page timeline of the group’s activities since its founding in December 1985 and updates on JAL’s efforts to maintain memorial hiking trails. The 72-page book is available for $18, including shipping, through the “Inochi wo Oru Kai” website.
