Japanese Government’s Official E-magazine, "KIZUNA," Features New Sides of Japan, Advancing Disaster Management and Reconstructing from Great East Japan Earthquake

"KIZUNA," the Government of Japan's official e-magazine, releases the latest issue: the budding drone industry in Fukushima Prefecture, Japanese efforts to promote disaster prevention and post-disaster management, and an artist exploring a new form of folk craft after the 2011 earthquake.

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- Drone Revolution is Taking Off from Fukushima

Fukushima is reconstructing from the Great East Japan Earthquake, aiming for sustainable development by supporting drone tech.

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- The "Bosai" Spirit of Tohoku Promotes the Creation of a Better, Safer World

The World BOSAI Forum aims for disaster risk reduction, with a local perspective based on lessons from the 2011 disaster.

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- An Artist Works to Protect and Reinvigorate the Craft of Fukushima Papier-Mache

A papier-mache painter in Fukushima has continued to pursue a new folk craft since the 2011 Tohoku earthquake.

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About "KIZUNA"

Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world have the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.

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