Dean Fujioka Takes the Challenge of Voice Acting for Fukushima, Tohoku Japan
Taking on voice acting for “Hula Fulla Dance” was compelling because of his connection to the region devastated by the Great East Japan Earthquake. Ken…
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Coca-Cola celebrates 3 festivals from northern Japan in one gorgeous design sold exclusively in Tohoku
A few years ago, Coca-Cola Japan launched their regional bottle designs that celebrate famous landmarks and traditions in major Japanese cities. These elusive aluminium bottles…
Discovering Tohoku and Sake tasting at the Japan Rail Cafe Tokyo Event
Last month, Senpai Japan invited me to a Tohoku Campaign Event hosted by the JAPAN RAIL CAFÉ TOKYO. I’m ashamed to admit that even though I live…
Test your limits at this Tohoku Wanko Soba Challenge without leaving Tokyo
If you can’t get out of Tokyo because of the current COVID-19 situation this food festival offered up by Kirino Private Room Seiro is the…
Recovering Through Interactive Art in Tohoku
Kirsty Bouwers for JAPAN Forward Tohoku has slowly been trying to get back on its feet since the triple disasters of March 11, 2011. With…
7 Years After Great East Japan Earthquake, Fukushima Locals Band Together To Revitalize The Area With Charming Souvenirs
It’s been nearly 7 years since the devastating Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan, but 2017 marked the first year that…
Evangelion Tie-Wearing Minister Resigns After 2011 Japan Quake Comments, Twitter Roasts Him By Celebrating Tohoku
Japan’s disaster reconstruction minister Masahiro Imamura handed in his letter of resignation to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Wednesday morning, a day removed from remarking that…
Skyscraper In Tokyo Shows Height Of The Devastating Tsunami Of The 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake
On March 11th, 2011, a devastating maginitude-9.0 earthquake rocked Japan’s Tōhoku region. It triggered massive tsunami waves that washed away roughly 3,500 houses and buildings…
Experience The Stunning Autumnal Beauty Of Japan’s Tōhoku Region In 4K Resolution
Despite places like Kyoto’s picturesque Golden Pavillion and the dizzying Shibuya crosswalk that have now become standard travel destinations for visitors, there are hidden gems…
Lapras Pokémon Event Brought 20 Million USD To The Earthquake Affected Areas In Tōhoku Japan
Pokémon GO launched its first largest Pokémon event in the northern east Tōhoku region of Japan, which was affected by a devastating earthquake and tsunami…
Tohoku’s Most Scenic Spot, Geibikei Gorge
Chris from Abroad in Japan takes his viewers to the the most scenic spot in Tohoku which is Geibikei Gorge! The beautiful landscape can be…
This Woman’s Vitality Is Bringing Life Back Into A Village Affected By Tsunami
“No worries! Look forward to seein’ ya!” A really energetic voice was moving the speaker of my phone. That voice was Ichiyo Kanno, who runs…
Lesson We Must Learn From The Great Tohoku Earthquake
It was 5 years ago on March 11, 2011, when a major earthquake and Tsunami had hit the Tohoku region and Japan. The footage of…
“Wiped Off The Map” 5 Years Ago, The City Of Rikuzentakata Still Stands Strong
Covering The 3/11 Disaster Five years since the Great East Japan earthquake in Tohoku, the grape media team went to Iwate Prefecture, where the coastal…
“I Love You All” A Touching Message By Staff To Students Affected By Earthquake & Tsunami
Sanriku Tetsudou is a set of railway lines that were affected by the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami 5 years ago. It became one of the…