Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he will pass down the lessons of the disaster to future generations. Read more
Despite a peak in interest around the 3/11 anniversary, disaster memorial facilities and operators are facing mounting challenges in keeping their activities going as time passes. Read more
When asked what is needed to continue storing collected personal items, 16 municipalities cited the need for storage and display space, while 10 mentioned budget constraints. Read more
JR East aims to put the next-generation shinkansen series into commercial service in fiscal 2030, with each E10 train having 10 cars. Read more
Local governments hope to teach future generations about the destructive nature of the tsunami that followed the March 2011 quake, but the ruins are continuing to erode. Read more
More snowfall is expected through Saturday as another wave of frigid air moves in. Read more
Cases of bears making their way into homes and shops are on the rise across the country as the animal’s natural food sources become scarce. Read more
The government plans to boost the space technology market, leading to hopes of a space industry ecosystem in the region. Read more
Due to an expected influx of passengers, several extra trains were also operating on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line on Saturday. Read more
On Friday morning, Ampil had prompted storm and heavy rain warnings across the Kanto region as its outer bands moved over land. Read more
