NEWS
“Wasteful”: Japanese Schools Dump Thousands of Meals to Avoid “Celebrating” Tsunami
Two people complained about serving an "auspicious" food on the anniversary of one of Japan's worst modern disasters.
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SOCIETY
Reclaiming the Land: 15 Years Later, Fukushima’s Massive Cleanup Continues
Japan says it's dedicated to decontaminating the land spoiled by the Fukushima nuclear accident. But most residents still haven't returned.
ENTERTAINMENT
July 5 Is the End of the World. Come Celebrate With Me on July 6
Is Japan going to sink to the bottom of the ocean on July 5th? Not likely. But what does a manga author's…
NEWS
Japan’s Earthquake Info: Are Foreigners Being Left in the Dark?
This month's earthquake reignited fears of a mega-quake hitting Japan soon. Is Japan doing enough to equip tourists and foreign residents with…
TECHNOLOGY
Japanese City Pioneers New Drone-based Warning System
The city of Sendai launches Japan's first-ever drone-based system to alert citizens in hard-to-reach locations of impending disaster.
ENTERTAINMENT
Deaf Filmmaker’s New Documentary Spotlights Deaf Natural Disaster Victims
A new film by a deaf filmmaker highlights the struggles that deaf people in Japan face during emergency situations.
CULTURE
A Disconnected Phone in Japan Connects Survivors to the Departed
How a lonely "wind phone" in Japan's Iwate Prefecture provides a sense of solace to survivors of the 2011 tsunami.
SOCIETY
Fukushima Fallout: Eight Years Later, A Struggle for Normalcy
A Japanese mother on the challenges her family faces after returning to Fukushima - and on how the area is still struggling…