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, Updated 8 Mar 2021, 11:09 GMT Built over a thousand years ago, the Yamadera temple is a picturesque spot in the mountains of the Tohoku region. Photograph by Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization Comprising the six northernmost prefectures on Japan’s main island of Honshu, Tohoku is a rugged land where natural highlights, from pristine forests and remote hot springs to snowy peaks and crater lakes, set the scene for thousand-year-old temples, ancient shrines and lively festivals. Little wo...

Pine. a symbol of hope for the devastated community. when saltwater threatened its life in 2012 the 270-year-old, 88 foot tree was cut down hollowed out and preserved. it was then erected in the same spot, now serving as a memorial to the tsunami victims. radioactive water from fukushima is still said to be periodically leaking into the pacific. 100,000 people are still living in temporary housing. and japanese prime minister shinzo abe said this week he would not let the disaster fade from memo...