Hand-made stuffed bear a reminder of hometown lost to Fukushima disaster
Fans of the stuffed bear grew gradually, and collaborations with a major cosmetics company and an airline operator for led to the production of featured bears.
Fukushima's forestry industry still haunted by nuclear meltdown
Despite a big decline in radiation, the sector faces reduced demand and difficulty hiring new workers.
Ahead of a permanent return, Fukushima evacuees spend first night in homes since 2011 disaster
The village of Katsurao remains part of an exclusion zone due to high levels of radiation emitted during the triple meltdown at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.
As COVID infections fall, Aizuwakamatsu welcomes more late-autumn school trips
Forty-five schools plan to send their students for school trips to the city in December, a period when few schools normally plan trips, the tourism bureau said.
How 3/11 forced a Fukushima doctor to become an expert in treating radiation
Medical workers who had no prior experience of dealing with the issue found themselves on the front line in March 2011.
Fukushima towns see hope in resumption of suspended train services
The opening of the Tadami Line 50 years ago was crucial to improving the region's connectivity, and now residents hope resumed operations will help draw in tourists.
Japanese soldier recalls lucky survival on Burma front in World War II
Shoichi Sato, 98, survived malaria, bombings and a siege, but many of his comrades weren't so fortunate.
Fukushima's chance to reap the benefits of the Olympics look bleak
While food from the prefecture is being served in the athletes village, the opportunity to welcome tourists and spectators has disappeared.
The truth is out there: UFO research site set to open in Fukushima
The research facility will analyze witness reports, plan events to lure UFOs to Fukushima Prefecture and create a network of researchers at home and abroad.
Fukushima firm leaves mark on students' favorite school trip souvenir
Takahashi Industry started manufacturing wooden swords soon after it was founded in 1972, and has carved out a niche in Japan's souvenir market.
In Fukushima, data gathered to allay mothers' radiation concerns
One scientist is adamant giving birth in the prefecture is safe, but wants to provide the necessary proof to provide to would-be parents.
Support for Fukushima evacuees is essential, but help isn't always there
About 36,000 people are still unable to return, and many of them are worried about their bleak prospects, including dying alone.
