Tsunami

The region has made impressive progress on rebuilding infrastructure, but the mental scars remain.

“There’s no point being bitter about a tsunami or storm. It takes an enemy to envenom human affairs.”

The Japanese Self-Defense Forces performed admirably after last year’s tsunami. Expect a more confident force to play a growing role in disaster response.

March 11, when the earthquake and tsunmai hit, was surreal. And left lasting impressions on Japanese spirit.

As the J-League begins, it’s worth remembering how Japan’s football players stepped up after the tsunami.

Japan has made extraordinary progress in recovering from last year’s earthquake and tsunami. But will political bickering stop progress in its tracks?

Despite the unpopularity of Naoto Kan and his government, the Japanese public has remained relatively quiet.

Some foreigners who left Japan in the wake of the March 11 crisis are finding a chilly reception on returning.

From a pop concerts to handmade hats, relief efforts for victims of the earthquake and tsunami are going strong.

Japan experiences a 7.1 magnitude aftershock exactly one month after the first quake. Tsunami warning issued, lifted.

One month after the earthquake and tsunami devastated parts of the country, moods remain sombre. Rightfully so?