Fourteen years after the devastating earthquake and tsunami led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, the site has made tangible progress in lowering radiation levels. Yet, as the Associated ...
The Ukedo district was engulfed by tsunami waves more than 15 meters high. The school’s second floor was reportedly inundated by water about 10 centimeters deep. The ceilings and walls had ...
The employees were swept away by a 15-meter-high tsunami after seeking refuge on the roof. Former town officials who survived led a campaign to create a memorial honoring their fallen colleagues.