When the earthquake-triggered tsunami swept through the Tohoku region in March 2011, it not only took the lives of people there, it also killed the economy and businesses that local residents made a living from.
Central and local governments offered an unprecedented amount in aid and subsidies for small and midsize companies and businesses in fisheries and agriculture to help them get back on their feet.
However, many businesses have closed down in the past decade, reflecting the harsh reality of the economic situation in the region.