Chikyuu ga Ugoita Hi/The Day The Earth Moved Written And Directed By Gotou, Toshio. Tsuyoshi Takahashi, a 6th grader, lived in eastern Kobe with his parents and younger brother. Tsuyoshi was very ambitious and hoped to enter a prestigious private school, so his days were filled with study. Whenever asked by anyone for a favor, Tsuyoshi resented having to give up his free time. In the early morning hours of January 17, 1995, a massive earthquake rocked Kobe City. Tsuyoshi and his family managed to escape from their shattered home and evacuated to his school. The problems of communal living and rationing, as well as theselfless example of the many volunteers, are lessons the children are soon to learn. it is based on the 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake in Kobe. It was Japan's worst earthquake in the 20th century after the 1923 Great Kanto earthquake. it shows that the many lives and family's and friends were lost during the 1995 great hanshin earthquake in japan. it shows us how precious one's life is and that we should care about them before its too late. it's a very lovely and warm story about family and the power of friendship during the earthquake friends and family helping each other to rebuild their life after the earthquake.