Topic: Miyagi Prefecture

After Fukushima: Japan's new model for farms

Japan’s government hopes to promote indoor farms in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami that wiped out irrigation canals, roads, and other infrastructure on 60,000 acres in Japan.

Test passed? Japan's earthquake causes quick response near Fukushima (+video)

Coming so soon after Sunday’s tunnel collapse raised questions about Japan's infrastructure, the absence of major damage from today's quake shows Japan’s level of preparedness for them.

Tsunami warning lifted after 7.3 earthquake shakes Japan (+video)

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook Japan's northeastern coast, triggering a small tsunami and causing buildings to sway as far away as Tokyo. Japan officials report no fatalities from the earthquake or small tsunami.

As Japan marks tsunami anniversary, a fresh spirit of volunteerism

One year after Japan's earthquake and subsequent tsunami disaster, some 1 million people have taken the time to volunteer in the disaster zone, bolstering a trend that began in earnest with the 1995 Kobe earthquake.

Despite Fukushima disaster, anti-nuclear activists fight uphill battle in Japan

Even though most Japanese now oppose nuclear power, activists say building a strong movement has proven difficult.

Post-tsunami 'eco' vision for Japan's restart

As post-tsunami rebuilding gets under way, government seeks to create a model of 'green' planning.
10/25/2011 01:48 pm

What Japan is doing to fight older generation's post-tsunami isolation

Support centers that offer activities are part of plans by Japan's government and aid agencies to head off isolation among the elderly struggling in the wake of the March tsunami.
10/17/2011 12:08 pm

Global News Blog Innovative boat could buoy Japan's small fishermen

This new highly fuel efficient boat might just be a saving grace for Japan's fishing industry, as the price of fuel threatens to put small fishermen out of business.
10/03/2011 12:19 pm

Global News Blog Farmers look for signs of hope six months after Japan's tsunami

Healthy grass and refurbished houses along the coast hard-hit by Japan's March 11 tsunami represent the frail beginnings of a return to normalcy.
09/14/2011 11:07 am

How Japan's Fukushima disaster may exacerbate population woes

Japan's aging population is resulting in a quickly shrinking workforce and low prospects for growth. Engaging women in the workforce more fully could help, but there's cultural resistance.
08/11/2011 12:03 pm

Japan tackles mountains of trash left in tsunami's wake

Japanese cities leveled by the March tsunami are now left with more trash than they would normally dispose of in a century. Recycling it all is a daunting task.
07/15/2011 03:59 pm

Japan's Kan feels pressure after disaster reconstruction minister quits

A week into his new job, Japan's disaster reconstruction minister resigned after making remarks widely criticized as offensive during a visit to the tsunami-devastated northeastern coast.
07/05/2011 11:22 am

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Why Japan's Prime Minister Kan survived ouster bid

Prime Minister Naoto Kan offered to resign once he has brought the crisis at the Fukushima nuclear power plant under control. The power play in parliament has gone over poorly with the public.
06/02/2011 02:39 pm

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Rebuilding Japan after the tsunami - one soy sauce business at a time

In one town devastated by the tsunami, some 400 temporary housing units and a soy sauce business offer hope. But some 4,000 more units are needed.
04/26/2011 10:18 am

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Global News Blog Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko make first trip to disaster zone

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited two evacuation shelters Thursday in Asahi city, about 54 miles east of Tokyo near the Pacific coast.
04/14/2011 04:31 pm

Sendai Airport reopens, but Japan still lacks plan to end nuclear crisis

One month after the March 11 quake that triggered a tsunami and damaged the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Japanese authorities say they're still crafting plan to end the nuclear crisis.
04/13/2011 02:02 pm

In Pictures Japan earthquake: One month later

Fukushima update: Major aftershock hits Japan; cash and safes are washing ashore

One month after the March 11 quake that triggered a tsunami and damaged the Fukushima nuclear power plant, Japanese observed a moment of silence. A 6.6 temblor shook Japan again.
04/11/2011 11:09 am

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