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Japan Earthquake and Recovery

Japan Earthquake
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The March 11 earthquake and tsunami, and the nuclear plant explosions that followed, are the biggest national emergency Japan has faced since World War II. Follow Asia Society's continuing coverage below.

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Crisis in Japan (Complete)
SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2011 - Joonhong Ahn, Chuji Ando, and Steven K. Vogel assess Japan's needs in the wake of the devastating Mar. 11...
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In Disaster's Wake, Japan Defies Prediction
Japan's disaster poses challenges both politically and economically.
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Alexandra Harney: In Japan, "Stark Difference" in Reactions to Radiation [Video]
Asia Society Associate Fellow <strong>Alexandra Harney</strong> talks differing views on radiation, and the short- and long-term political and economic effects of Japan's March 11 natural disaster.
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Japan's Human Tragedy and the Confidence of a Nation
Asia Society Associate Fellow <strong>Ayako Doi</strong> contributes a special report to <strong>Fareed Zakaria</strong>'s &quot;Global Public Square&quot; blog on CNN.com.
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Japan and the Art of Rebuilding
Miwako Tezuka, Associate Curator at the Asia Society Museum, on how Japan's art world was affected by the earthquake and tsunami — and how it could aid in the recovery.
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In Japan's Wake, Can Nuclear be Relied Upon to Fuel Asia's Boom?
Asia Society Global Council Co-Chair Simon Tay ponders the future of Asia's energy ambitions.
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Video: USA Today On Emotional Kodo Drum Performance at Asia Society
With minds focused on Japan, Taiko troupe gives heartfelt performance.
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How You Can Help Japan's Earthquake Victims
Asia Society suggests sending donations via the Japan Society.
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Crisis a "Leadership Opportunity" for Japan
Northeast Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami have already killed thousands and left a landscape in ruin, but the country's nightmare is far from over.
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Japan's Disaster: Assessing the Long-Term Effects
Associate Fellow Alexandra Harney looks at potential political and economic effects of the March 11 quake and tsunami.
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