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Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and Tohoku Bunkyo University successfully held a student exchange event fostering cultural exchange between Korean and Japanese students.

A new system developed by Tohoku University aims to provide real-time predictions of tsunami flooding, enhancing disaster response capabilities following lessons learned from the catastrophic 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

A recent exhibition in Tokyo highlights the tragic events surrounding the 2011 tsunami that devastated Okawa Elementary School in Ishinomaki, Japan, where 84 victims, including students and staff, lost their lives.

JR East, in collaboration with the Railway Technical Research Institute, has developed earthquake countermeasure dampers to reduce derailment risks on the Tohoku Shinkansen, with implementation planned from fall 2027.

Goten Onodera reflects on the past 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, discussing the role of politics and lessons learned for future disaster responses.

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.

The article discusses the tragic impact of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami on local firefighters, emphasizing the loss of lives in their efforts to save others.

The city of Sukumo in Kochi Prefecture has developed a pre-reconstruction plan to prepare for potential natural disasters, reflecting on the slow recovery and population decline following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

The article reflects on the regrets of Naoto Takeuchi, the former head of the police department in Miyagi Prefecture, during the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and the difficult decisions he faced in issuing evacuation orders for the safety of his officers.

A mother reflects on the loss of her son, a police officer who died while evacuating residents during the 2011 tsunami in Japan.

The Japanese government is cutting reconstruction budgets for disaster-affected areas, but local officials are debating how to provide necessary support to continuing vulnerable populations.

East Japan Railway Company has suspended operations on the Tohoku Shinkansen line between Tokyo and Morioka due to a power outage caused by fallen trees.

A control board responsible for erroneous signals leading to separations in the Tohoku Shinkansen failed in just six years, prompting JR East to implement new safety measures.

Shusaku Sugimoto, a researcher from Tohoku University, highlights alarming climate changes in Japan, including a significant rise in sea temperatures.

The Emperor and Empress of Japan plan a visit to Tohoku to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

A report published by Japan's Transportation Safety Committee reveals irregular operations of the coupler mechanism in the Tohoku Shinkansen, following incidents of coupler disconnections during travel.

A study conducted by Tohoku University has shown that reading picture books to children has significant positive effects on their overall development, including physical and social skills.

A severe snowstorm in Japan has resulted in over 46 fatalities and hundreds of injuries over the past three weeks.

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.

Regions in Tohoku, Niigata, and Hokuriku are expected to experience temperatures similar to those in March, necessitating caution against falling snow from roofs, while heavy snowfall and strong winds are anticipated in northern Japan due to a rapidly developing low-pressure system.

Tohoku and Niigata are experiencing significant snowfall damage, with reports of collapsing buildings and garages as temperatures are expected to rise to March levels beginning tomorrow, raising concerns about avalanches and snow slipping from roofs.