The family of a high school girl who died when a boat capsized off Henoko in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, during a school trip has met the organization the dead captain belonged to, the first time the two sides have met since the accident, NHK reported. The family was told what the organization's own review of the accident had found.
The girl was on a study trip to Okinawa when the boat overturned off the coast of Henoko. The captain died in the accident.
The meeting is the first between the family and the captain's association since the accident. NHK did not say when or where it took place, or who attended.
Operator under scrutiny
The accident has prompted Doshisha, the school operator behind the trip, to review how it runs off-campus programs. On August 28, Doshisha said it would set up a committee to examine whether its education is neutral and appropriate.
On September 1, the operator established a safety management office to oversee safety across the school. On August 25, its chairman said he intended to resign to take responsibility, and the high school's principal also said he would step down.
On August 12, the Japan Coast Guard searched the homes of co-representatives of the association the captain belonged to.
On October 13, education minister Matsuno said the ministry would keep watch on the school corporation's efforts.