This article discusses how Tōhoku's recovery from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami has seen significant progress, including infrastructure reconstruction, agricultural and fisheries revival, and decontamination efforts in Fukushima. However, challenges remain in resettlement, with parts of six municipalities still uninhabitable, and controversy surrounds the planned discharge of treated water from Fukushima Daiichi. Legal and compensation issues continue to evolve, reflecting ongoing complexities in the region's recovery.
This article discusses how Tōhoku's recovery from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami has seen significant progress, including infrastructure reconstruction, agricultural and fisheries revival, and decontamination efforts in Fukushima. However, challenges remain in resettlement, with parts of six municipalities still uninhabitable, and controversy surrounds the planned discharge of treated water from Fukushima Daiichi. Legal and compensation issues continue to evolve, reflecting ongoing complexities in the region's recovery.