2011 earthquake and tsunami
A decade after the 3-11 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear incident, all Japanese produce from the affected areas has an open path to the U.S.
Donations will be made for each person who runs a search for information about the tragedy, with funds helping farmers, students, and those suffering from depression and loneliness.
As we reach almost a decade since the tragic incident which displaced over 100,000 individuals, Mother Nature makes her comeback.
Gentle giant Pokémon is helping prefecture damaged in Tohoku earthquake and tsunami recover.
Putting these sakura-pink kicks on your feet will help put more cherry blossom trees in Japan’s tsunami-struck Tohoku region.
Tokyo Electric Power Company plans to use new visa rules to add foreign staff to its 2011 earthquake/tsunami cleanup efforts.
Recovery efforts are ongoing following the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident, and the Tohoku region still needs your help.
Veteran employee was involved in measuring radiation levels immediately after 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
After a seven-year self-imposed TV ad suspension, company shows images of relaxed families and offers cute bunny character merchandise.
This “Festival of Tohoku Bonds” continues to pay homage to six of northern Japan’s most important annual festivals all at one time and one place.
The tear-jerking video encourages viewers to “Search for 3.11” on the anniversary to help support reconstruction in the region.
Adorably awesome Pokémon train is part of disaster relief project for tsunami-damaged region.
People in Japan responded to the remark with a heartwarming hashtag that immediately went viral, showing support for the Tohoku region.
Numbers alone can be hard to visualize, but this makes things terrifyingly easy to understand.
We traveled to the disaster-stricken Tohoku region to see the effects of Pocket Monster Lapras’ real-world healing powers.


















Rakuten randomly offers 58 New Year’s osechi feasts in Japan, but did we get a star or a dud?
Japanese beef bowl chain Sukiya’s 2026 Smile Box lucky bag basically pays for itself
Majority of Japanese mayors say foreign residents are essential but most see good and bad effects
Four Shinto shrines to pray for love at in Japan to start the New Year
Tokyo fish market breaks New Year auction record as single fish sells for over 5 million yen【Vid】
Should you dip your cake in sake? One Japanese brewer says no, but actually yes【 Taste test】
Japan’s laziest, least motivated train station ticket gate charms the Internet【Photos】
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
We delight in the gastronomic treasures we found in the Hokkaido Umaimonokan lucky bag
Survey says osechi New Year’s food differs according to each region in Japan
Starbucks Japan ready to get Year of the Horse started with adorable drinkware and plushies【Pics】
Hayao Miyazaki says Happy New Year to Studio Ghibli fans with new art for Year of the Horse
We found possibly the quietest Japanese-style hotel in Tokyo’s bustling Shinjuku district
Cup Noodle tries an authentic Jiro-style ramen, but something’s not quite right
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026
We revisited Sweets Paradise after a decade to see if Japan’s dessert buffet still delivers
That time Seiji called JASRAC to ask why he didn’t get paid royalties for his song being on TV
Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
Pizza Hut Japan’s hot lucky bags are perfect for a New Year’s pizza party
7-Eleven Japan starts new temporary luggage storage service in over 300 branches
Disillusionment at Tsukiji’s tourist-target prices led us to a great ramen restaurant in Tokyo
Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
Tokyo’s Tsukiji sushi neighborhood asks tour groups to stay away for the rest of the month
Tokyo event lets you travel back in time, for free, to celebrate 100 years since Showa era start
Japan may add Japanese language proficiency, lifestyle classes to permanent foreign resident requirements
Sanrio theme park in Japan announces plans to expand into a Sanrio resort
Stamina-destroying “Paralysis Noodles” are Tokyo’s newest over-the-top ramen innovation
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Should you dip your cake in sake? One Japanese brewer says no, but actually yes【 Taste test】
Japan’s laziest, least motivated train station ticket gate charms the Internet【Photos】
New Japanese menstrual product seeks to help women spot unidentified iron deficiencies
We delight in the gastronomic treasures we found in the Hokkaido Umaimonokan lucky bag
Survey says osechi New Year’s food differs according to each region in Japan
Japanese osechi New Year’s meal lucky bag gives us way more than we bargained for
Awesome Japanese sandals give you the footprints of a cat or T-rex
Did Mr. Sato just discover Japan’s longest bread?
Anime holy ground – A visit to the real-world location of Look Back【Photos】
Take a tour of Okinawa’s longest running movie theater: this creepy adult cinema
A simple DIY shiatsu hand massage to relieve all that pent-up stress from work【Video】
Pikachu pyjamas make this secret Pokémon fukubukuro lucky bag worth searching for
We visited a “terrible” Japanese hot spring hotel near Narita Airport