National | Regional Voices: Tohoku May 17, 2021
One year into the pandemic, Sendai schools confront the new normal
Transparent desk partitions and physical distancing have become standard fare for students.
National Feb 24, 2021
Since the trains have to slow down on sections of the track that were recently repaired, some journeys will take about an hour longer than normal.
Business | Regional Voices: Tohoku Feb 19, 2021
Sendai farmers' post-tsunami struggles compounded by pandemic and policy
Last spring saw a decrease in demand for fresh produce as eateries closed during the state of emergency, and wholesale prices of some vegetables dropped by half.
National Jan 27, 2021
Ahead of administering vaccines, municipalities are facing challenges such as selecting venues, securing doctors and nurses, and informing residents.
National / History | Regional Voices: Tohoku Oct 4, 2020
Similarities between Spanish flu and COVID-19 illustrated in Tohoku
An economic slump, a collapse in the medical system, school shutdowns and face mask shortages all made the news — in 1918.
National / Crime & Legal Sep 30, 2020
Sendai court upholds ruling that state and Tepco must pay Fukushima evacuees
It was the first time a high court has acknowledged the state's responsibility for the incident in about 30 similar lawsuits filed nationwide.
National / Crime & Legal Aug 26, 2020
Asbestos-exposed construction workers seek damages from government and firms
The lawsuit demands ¥38.5 million per worker and blames the government for failing to implement protective measures even though it knew the dangers of asbestos.
Business Aug 23, 2020
Japan land prices slide in 40% of urban areas as coronavirus suppresses demand
It's the first time since the second quarter of 2012 that areas with lower land prices outnumbered those with higher prices.
Our Lives Aug 10, 2020
Indian student rallies friends to raise more than ¥500,000 for Foodbank Sendai
by Rebecca Saunders
Trishit Banerjee felt he didn't need the aid he received for the pandemic, so he gave it back to the community.
National / Social Issues | Regional Voices: Tohoku Jul 24, 2020
The center offers face-to-face support in English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Nepalese, as well as telephone support in 13 other languages.