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Japanese Utility Admits For First Time That Nuclear Disaster Was Avoidable
October 12, 2012 The admission marked a reversal for Tokyo Electric Power Co., which had defended it preparedness before the 2011 tsunami.
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Fukushima Markets Get First Local Seafood Since Nuclear Meltdown
June 25, 2012 Seafood markets in Fukushima, Japan, are being stocked with locally caught products again, as officials seek to reintroduce local fare in the area that hit by a nuclear meltdown in 2011. Seeking to lure customers back, the seafood was available at a 40 percent discount at one store.
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Fukushima Sake Brewer Is Back In Business — After Rescuing Yeast
February 16, 2012 In Japan, a family whose sake business has its roots in the Edo Period (which ended in 1868) is finally back at work, after months of disruption brought on by the catastrophic failure of the Fukushima nuclear plant. The family isn't brewing at their old facility — but they are using their own yeast.
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Japan, Before And After The Tsunami
December 21, 2011 Shortly after the Japanese tsunami, Google sent video teams back to the worst-hit areas to cover 44,000 square miles' worth of devastation.
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Japan: One Month After The Quake
April 11, 2011 One month later: A look at memorials dedicated to the victims of the Japan earthquake and tsunami
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Japan's Prime Minister: Nuclear Situation Grave
March 25, 2011 Japan Prime Minister: nuclear situation is grave
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A Room Without A View: Framing Japan's Wreckage
March 24, 2011 NPR photographer David Gilkey spent the day photographing the city of Rikuzentakata — or what remains of it.
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Live Blog: Japan Developments On Wednesday
March 23, 2011 Live blog Japan quake, tsunami and nuclear developments
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Disaster In Japan, Monday's Developments
March 21, 2011 Live blog on Japan disaster developments
