After 10 years, 'Toyota-ism' takes root in Tohoku as force for reconstruction
Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda has said, “There will be no recovery of Japan without the recovery of the Tohoku region.”
Japan urged to help foreign trainees amid reports of abuse and low pay
The government-affiliated Organization for Technical Intern Training, which supervises employers hiring foreign interns, has drawn much criticism over its work.
Improving the quality of life at Japan's disaster evacuation shelters
Sleeping in crowded conditions on the floor can cause a range of health issues such as insomnia, high blood pressure and disuse syndrome.
Over 19,000 houses were damaged in March quake off Fukushima
The number is expected to increase as more affected residents apply for disaster damage certificates.
Japanese town hit by 2011 quake making evacuation plan for vulnerable residents
A particularly urgent issue is for municipalities to come up with ways to support severely ill people undergoing treatment at home who use respirators and other medical devices.
Massive water outage in Tohoku shows need to boost Japan's quake resistance
As of March 2021, 40.7% of major water pipes in Japan were considered resistant to massive quakes and the welfare ministry aims to raise the proportion to 60% by fiscal 2028.
Quake-hit Tohoku Shinkansen service to resume full operations around April 20
The powerful quake that hit the country's northeast on March 16 derailed 16 cars of a 17-car shinkansen train in Miyagi Prefecture.
Bullet train derailed in Tohoku quake to take two weeks to remove
The delay in relaunching full services has created concern over the impact on tourism in the region and the local economy as a whole.
Drivers 'astounded' by quick repairs to Japan expressways after major quake
All expressway closures caused by a major earthquake in northeastern Japan on Wednesday were lifted by Friday, with numerous cracks and bumps being restored in less than two days.
Man in his 80s rescued 36 hours after quake rocks northeast Japan
The man, who fell and was unable to move after the massive quake, was conscious when rescued and had apparently suffered no critical injuries, but was taken to a hospital.
How Japan's bullet trains keep passengers safe during an earthquake
When a shinkansen derailed late Wednesday after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake, none of the 75 passengers or three crew members were injured thanks to high-tech safety measures.
