Some schools in northeastern Japan that were hit hard by Typhoon Hagibis a week ago resumed classes Monday, bringing smiles to the faces of relieved pupils, parents and teachers.
Children in the prefectures of Miyagi and Fukushima, in which many places suffered flooding related to the deadly typhoon, were happy to see each other and to have a degree of normalcy restored to their lives.
"Some pupils whose houses were damaged have come from shelters or their relatives' homes outside town, while others have lost their school bags and supplies," said Hiro Ozawa, vice principal of Osato Elementary School.