Scott Mc Kiernan Presents zReportage.com Issue #1028 Story of the Week Published: TUESDAY February 17, 2026: ‘3.11 Fifteen Years Later’ Photography by award winning ZUMA Press photographer Rodrigo Reyes Marin: Ahead of the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, Tsunami, and Nuclear Accident, Fukushima Prefecture reflects on a decade and a half of challenges, resilience, and ongoing recovery after the devastating events of March 11, 2011. The area has gradually restored streets, homes, and community spaces while developing innovative industries focused on alternative energy and technology. Former and new residents are returning as towns reopen, agriculture gains renewed trust, and local traditions regain strength. However, the long-term decommissioning of the Daiichi nuclear plant remains a complex task that will continue for decades. Fukushima now stands as a symbol of both remembrance and forward-looking renewal as it approaches this memorial date. Welcome to ‘3.11 Fifte...