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Anti-disaster prep in Shizuoka lowers megaquake's projected death toll

National | FOCUS Apr 9, 2021

Anti-disaster prep in Shizuoka lowers megaquake's projected death toll

Building tide walls and making houses quake-resistant has led to a 70% downward revision to the estimated toll.

Tepco apologizes to Niigata governor over nuclear plant security flaws

National Mar 25, 2021

Tepco apologizes to Niigata governor over nuclear plant security flaws

Following the revelation of problems at the plant, Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority has decided to ban Tepco from moving nuclear fuel at the facility.

Fukushima governor keen to show gratitude through 'Reconstruction Olympics'

National Mar 12, 2021

Fukushima governor keen to show gratitude through 'Reconstruction Olympics'

'We are working to ensure safety against the novel coronavirus ahead of the March 25 start of the Olympic torch relay,' said Gov. Masao Uchibori in a recent interview.

Japan considers how to mark 3/11 anniversary after final Tokyo ceremony

National Mar 11, 2021

Japan considers how to mark 3/11 anniversary after final Tokyo ceremony

The ceremony was held every year since 2012 to offer prayers for those who lost their lives in the disaster, with the exception of last year due to the coronavirus.

A decade on, Japan remembers those lost in deadly quake and tsunami

National | Remembering 3/11 Mar 11, 2021

A decade on, Japan remembers those lost in deadly quake and tsunami

by Donican Lam

Residents in the severely affected prefectures of Fukushima, Iwate and Miyagi observed a moment of silence at 2:46 p.m., exactly a decade after the huge quake struck.

Ghost towns of Fukushima remain empty after decadelong rebuild

National | Remembering 3/11 Mar 11, 2021

Ghost towns of Fukushima remain empty after decadelong rebuild

by Isabel Reynolds

Reconstruction efforts, from supermarkets and transport infrastructure to cutting-edge technology, have yet to entice large numbers of people to return.

Olympic torchbearer aiming to remind the world of 2011 disaster

National | Remembering 3/11 Mar 11, 2021

Olympic torchbearer aiming to remind the world of 2011 disaster

by Alex K.T. Martin

Kenichi Kurosawa survived the earthquake and tsunami, and has been constantly encouraging his neighbors to stay strong ever since.

The crisis a decade ago remains relevant today

Editorials Mar 10, 2021

The crisis a decade ago remains relevant today

As we commemorate those losses, we must also remember the heroes of that day and those that followed, men and women who scrambled to combat an unfolding catastrophe.

Reconstruction budget so far for 3/11 disaster reaches ¥38 trillion

National Mar 10, 2021

Reconstruction budget so far for 3/11 disaster reaches ¥38 trillion

Due to population outflows, however, many regions have been failing to make full use of infrastructure improvements resulting from the reconstruction budgets.

Deconstructing reconstruction to further understand Fukushima

National | Remembering 3/11 Mar 9, 2021

Deconstructing reconstruction to further understand Fukushima

by Satoshi Iizuka

It remains uncertain if decommissioning of the Fukushima plant can be completed on schedule between 2041 and 2051.

Hiroko Ito: ‘When disaster strikes, secure your own safety first of all’

People | 20 QUESTIONS Mar 9, 2021

Hiroko Ito: ‘When disaster strikes, secure your own safety first of all’

by Louise George Kittaka

Hiroko Ito is a specialist in disaster management, and has also helped launch Kyushu’s first Mobile Pharmacy service.

Photo essay: Tsunami survivors call lost loves on the 'phone of the wind'

National Mar 8, 2021

Photo essay: Tsunami survivors call lost loves on the 'phone of the wind'

by Mari Saito

Thousands of visitors from across Japan have made trips to the phone, including people who have lost relatives to sickness and suicide.

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