Matsusaka community seeks owners of 50-year-old time capsule items

The Higashi Kurobe Residents' Autonomous Council in Matsusaka, Mie Prefecture, is making a final appeal to identify the owners of approximately 40 items recovered from a 50-year-old time capsule. The items, which include drawings, essays, and calligraphy, were originally buried in May 1975 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the former Higashi Kurobe Elementary School.

Following the capsule's excavation last year, many items were returned to their owners, but several pieces remain unclaimed. Due to the recent closure of the school and the lack of recent inquiries, the council has decided to dispose of the remaining works after October 31. Local officials expressed hope that even a few items might be returned to their rightful owners or families before the deadline.