National | FOCUS Nov 16, 2021
Security at child care centers in Japan under spotlight after knife attack
The intruder at the facility in Miyagi Prefecture told investigators that he entered the center with the intention to kill children.
National / Social Issues | Regional Voices: Tohoku Nov 1, 2021
Are buzz cuts mandatory for members of Japan's high school baseball teams?
When asked about the reasons behind the rule, many coaches talked about the need to focus on the sport, tradition and that it's easier to play that way.
Life Oct 26, 2021
With culls aiming to protect crops leaving many deer carcasses unused, an entrepreneur from Miyagi Prefecture is putting their hides and hair to good use.
Travel Oct 24, 2021
Families and groups seek seclusion in renovated villas amid pandemic
by Akane Sujino
Remodeled homes and former company dormitories are being to new use as isolated vacation facilities.
National Oct 17, 2021
Kishida travels to Fukushima for visit to damaged nuclear plant
In its campaign platform, the ruling party said it will speed up efforts to rebuild the northeastern region.
Business / Corporate | Regional Voices: Tohoku Sep 20, 2021
Sendai throws weight behind efforts to develop tech for disasters
Companies in the Tohoku region are developing apps to help with the distribution of relief supplies and the management of evacuation centers.
Business | Regional Voices: Tohoku Aug 30, 2021
Agricultural income insurance gains traction in Japan's Tohoku region
The insurance covers nearly all products as well as losses resulting from a wide range of circumstances such as lower yields due to typhoons and the effects of the pandemic.
National | Regional Voices: Tohoku Aug 2, 2021
Learning from disaster: Across Tohoku, a race is on to preserve vital records
Volumes of archived materials outline the ordeal communities have been through over the past decade. Soon they could be lost.
National Jul 28, 2021
Miyagi sees first tropical storm landfall on record as Nepartak crosses Honshu
by Daniel Traylor
Earlier forecasts had shown the possibility of the storm making landfall closer to Tokyo, with some Olympic events rescheduled as a precaution.
Soccer Jul 23, 2021
Volunteer superfan brings message of gratitude to Olympics in Miyagi
by Dan Orlowitz
Clad in his homemade samurai armor and topknot, Hirokazu Tsunoda has used sporting events over the last decade to thank the world for its support after the March 11 disaster.
National Jul 19, 2021
Ishinomaki school wrecked in 3/11 tsunami opened to public viewing
In a museum within the school grounds, photos of the inside of the building and schoolchildren's evacuation routes on the disaster day are on display.
National / Crime & Legal Jun 24, 2021
Fast movies, edited without permission of copyright holders, are each about 10 minutes long and give brief explanations about the stories.