Where To Stream Documentary 360 Season 2023 Episode 12
Mapping the Recovery Shoots of Hope in Japan's 2011 Disaster Zone
- Aired July 2, 2023
- 50 Min
Twelve years have passed since the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck northeast Japan. An enduring legacy of the disaster has been widespread population decline, with some 140,000 residents leaving affected areas in the years since. Amid this challenging environment, a few municipalities have been trialing fresh ideas in an effort to rebuild their communities. Using census data to map demographic change in the region, we identified the rural towns successfully attracting young...