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Tohoku Nine Years On: Living with Ghosts

In March 2011, a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami devastated communities on the east coast of Tohoku, northeast Japan. We visit the region 9 years on, to learn how people coped with the disaster and its aftermath. This time, we hear about survivors who say they've encountered the spirits of the dead. We also learn how bereaved parents use statues to stay in touch with children who have died. Our guests include Shigeru Kamei, who receives messages from his late wife in dreams.
Aired: Mar 10, 2020 Genre: Documentary TalkCasts: Peter Barakan Emma HowardDuration: 28m Rating: 0 Country: Japan Production: NHK, NHK Educational