Japan marks 15 years since earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster

Japan is observing the 15th anniversary of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima nuclear disaster. Memorials and reports highlight the ongoing recovery, with tens of thousands of people still displaced and communities reflecting on loss and resilience.

In Fukushima Prefecture, over 10,000 people who evacuated have died away from their hometowns. About 26,000 people remain evacuated in Iwate and Miyagi prefectures, where some official support programs are concluding. Survivors in Miyagi shared personal stories of loss, guilt, and their long-term efforts to rebuild their lives and communities.