Emperor, Empress, and Aiko to Visit Iwate and Miyagi: The Imperial Schedule from March 23rd
The Emperor, Empress, and their daughter Aiko are set to visit Iwate and Miyagi between March 23rd and 29th as part of a busy schedule commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Embodiment of 'Never Forget': The Imperial Family's Engagement with Disaster-Affected Areas 15 Years Ago and Now
On the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, accompanied by their daughter Aiko, plan to visit disaster-stricken areas in Iwate and Miyagi prefectures on March 25-26 and Fukushima prefecture on April 6-7.
βThis is the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Investigation Division 2β: A real police officer receives a call from a fake police officer, and the audio is released
A real police officer in Japan received a call from a person impersonating a police officer, which was recorded and later released by the police department to raise awareness about a rise in police impersonation fraud.
Takada Matsubara, the Road to Revival: Comparing Photos Before, Immediately After, During Reconstruction, and Now
This article compares historical and recent photographs of Takada Matsubara in Iwate Prefecture, showcasing the area's recovery 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Photo Summary: 'We are doing well' - 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake
On the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, many people visited memorial sites in the affected areas to pay their respects and remember those lost to the disaster.
15 Years Since the Great East Japan Earthquake, 26,000 Still Displaced; Support in Iwate and Miyagi Comes to an End
As the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake approaches, around 26,000 individuals are still living in temporary shelters, while recovery efforts in Iwate and Miyagi prefectures are nearing completion.
Ishiro Ozawa's Close Aide Wins First Election, Preventing Re-election of Incumbent in Oshu City Mayoral Election, Iwate Prefecture
The Oshu City mayoral election saw former prefectural assembly member Hiroshi Gokon, a close aide of politician Ichiro Ozawa, win against the incumbent Jun Kuranari, marking a significant political shift in the region.
Bear inside the snow cave: man bitten on left leg during mountain climbing, light injury in Miyako, Iwate
A 69-year-old man was lightly injured after being bitten by a bear while climbing in Miyako, Iwate.
"There is no request" told by the hospital - Regret of a doctor dispatched by DMAT
The article discusses the regrets of a doctor involved in the DMAT (Disaster Medical Assistance Team) response during the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, highlighting the initial lack of requests for medical assistance from coastal hospitals despite their critical need.
Man injured by bear while trying to scare it away with fireworks in Hanamaki, Iwate
A man was attacked by a bear while attempting to scare it away using fireworks in Hanamaki, Iwate, resulting in severe facial and head injuries.
The Only Centrist, Mr. Takai, Elected in Tohoku's Electorate: An "Unprecedented" Hard-Fought Election
In a significant electoral event in Japan, centrist candidate Mr. Takai won in Tohoku while the ruling Liberal Democratic Party secured victories in other districts of Iwate Prefecture.
Great-grandfather was a former prime minister: Hiroki Yonai defeats in Iwate 1st district but is elected through proportional representation
Hiroki Yonai, a 38-year-old candidate from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, secured a seat in the House of Representatives through proportional representation after initially losing in Iwate's 1st district.
29-Year-Old Newcomer from the Democratic Party of the People Certain to Win; LDP Secretary-General Recovers in His Stronghold
A 29-year-old newcomer from the Democratic Party of the People, Makoto Sasaki, has secured a proportional representation seat after a notable election loss to LDP Secretary-General Shun'ichi Suzuki in Iwate's 2nd district.
Moderate IchirΕ Ozawa Expected to Lose Election District, No Proportional Recovery
IchirΕ Ozawa, a former leader of the Democratic Party of Japan, is predicted to lose his electoral district in Iwate Prefecture and will not recover through proportional representation.
"Better to mow than to hunt" - Capturing bears alone won't solve the problem; measures to prevent damage are needed
Tadashi Nakamori from Iwate Prefecture emphasizes the need for comprehensive measures against wildlife, advocating for proactive landscaping to prevent bears and other wildlife from entering populated areas, rather than solely relying on capture.