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John Mayer pays tribute to Bob Weir at San Francisco memorial
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Thousands gathered in San Francisco on January 17, 2026, to celebrate the life of Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who died earlier that month at age 78. John Mayer, Weir's bandmate in Dead & Company, delivered a moving eulogy and performed a cover of the Grateful Dead's 'Ripple.' The event featured tributes from family, friends, and fellow musicians, emphasizing Weir's lasting impact on music and community.
The Kansai region marked the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake on January 17, 2026, a disaster that claimed 6,434 lives. In Kobe, bereaved family members and government officials gathered to renew their commitment to passing on experiences and lessons to future generations.
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On January 4, 2026, a memorial ceremony marking the second anniversary of the Noto Peninsula Earthquake—which struck Ishikawa Prefecture on January 1, 2024, causing widespread devastation—was held in Wajima. The prefecture-hosted event drew 337 attendees, including bereaved families of victims from the quake and subsequent torrential rains, who observed a moment of silence. Survivor Atsuhiko Hayashi shared his remorse over losing his mother.