TOKYO -- The northeast region of Japan hit by the earthquake and tsunami 14 years ago is promoting tourism as a way to remember the disaster and boost the local economy.
Tours of northeast region include visits to tsunami-hit ruins

Taiwanese school officials visit a Fukushima elementary school. A sign at the top of the stairs shows the water level when the 2011 tsunami hit the school. (Photo by Saho Nakagawa)
TOKYO -- The northeast region of Japan hit by the earthquake and tsunami 14 years ago is promoting tourism as a way to remember the disaster and boost the local economy.