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After the tsunami

The Guardian follows seven survivors of Japan’s earthquake and tsunami
  • Kiwako Shimizu

    Japan tsunami survivors: defiance and dignity amid the wreckage

    The stories of seven Japanese people who survived the 11 March tragedy and are trying to rebuild their lives

  • Soy sauce company symbolises Japan's determination after the tsunami

    Michihiro Kono has taken over a company destroyed by the disaster, and is determined to reopen its doors

  • Rebuilding a business after the Japan tsunami – video

    Michihiro Kono watched as last month's tsunami destroyed his home and the soy sauce business handed down through generations of his family. He describes what happened on 11 March and explains why rebuilding local industry is vital for the area's recovery