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2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

How Earthquakes Shake Japan’s Political Landscape 

How Earthquakes Shake Japan’s Political Landscape 

By Makoto Takahashi
The earthquake that struck Japan on New Year’s Day caused a grave tragedy but a political crisis, like that seen in 2011, seems to have been dodged.

Fukushima 12 Years After the Nuclear Accident

Fukushima 12 Years After the Nuclear Accident

By Thisanka Siripala
While radiation levels return to normal in towns around the accident epicenter, revitalization is weighed down by accumulating piles of contaminated soil.
How LGBT+ Communities Overcame Japan’s 2011 Triple Disaster

How LGBT+ Communities Overcame Japan’s 2011 Triple Disaster

By Natasha Fox
LGBT+ people found themselves marginalized from Japan’s state-run disaster relief – so they created their own alternatives. That can serve as a model for other efforts around the world.

Japan’s Road to Renewables Post-Fukushima

Japan’s Road to Renewables Post-Fukushima

By Titli Basu
The nuclear accident also marked a defining moment in Japan’s energy debate.

Hánna: An Artist Sings of Love in All Its Forms

Hánna: An Artist Sings of Love in All Its Forms

By James Pach
With her latest album, Japanese-Filipino singer-songwriter Hánna writes of love, foster relationships…and earthquakes.

Ex-TEPCO Executive Downplays Role in Fukushima Nuclear Meltdown

Ex-TEPCO Executive Downplays Role in Fukushima Nuclear Meltdown

By Thisanka Siripala
Three TEPCO leaders are on trial for allegedly delaying tsunami preparation measures.

Fukushima’s Diplomatic Fallout, 7 Years After the Nuclear Disaster

Fukushima’s Diplomatic Fallout, 7 Years After the Nuclear Disaster

By Daniel Hurst
Japan faces questions from abroad about its handling of the lingering aftereffects of the triple disaster.
Japan’s Nuclear Disaster, Five Years On

Japan’s Nuclear Disaster, Five Years On

By Tadateru Konoé
Are we prepared for the unthinkable?

4 Years Later, What Japan Can Teach the World About Disaster Preparedness

4 Years Later, What Japan Can Teach the World About Disaster Preparedness

By Mina Pollmann
While hosting a UN Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, Japan shares hard lessons from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

PTSD Plagues Tohoku Three Years After March 11 Disaster

PTSD Plagues Tohoku Three Years After March 11 Disaster

By J.T. Quigley
More than 30 percent of children in disaster areas battle with the psychological side effects.

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