S8·E5 Japanophiles: Richard Halberstadt
Synopsis
On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9 earthquake off the coast of northeast Japan caused a devastating tsunami that left around 18,000 people dead or unaccounted for. Ishinomaki, in Miyagi Prefecture, was one of the worst-affected areas. In a Japanophiles interview, Peter Barakan meets a long-term resident of the city: Richard Halberstadt, from the UK. Halberstadt talks about the disaster and its aftermath, and explains why he decided to stay and help Ishinomaki recover.
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When did Season 8 Episode 5 of Japanology Plus air?
Season 8, Episode 5 ('Japanophiles: Richard Halberstadt') originally aired on March 16, 2021.
How long is Season 8 Episode 5 ('Japanophiles: Richard Halberstadt')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 28 minutes.
What happens in Japanology Plus Season 8 Episode 5?
On March 11, 2011, a magnitude 9 earthquake off the coast of northeast Japan caused a devastating tsunami that left around 18,000 people dead or unaccounted for. Ishinomaki, in Miyagi Prefecture, was one of the worst-affected areas. In a Japanophiles interview, Peter Barakan meets a long-term reside...
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