Japan marks 10th quake anniversary as northeast faces hazy future

Pouring funds into rebuilding proves easier than tempting back residents

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A woman prays on a Fukushima beach to commemorate victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that occurred 10 years ago on March 11. (Photo by Kai Fujii)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan on Thursday marked the tenth anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast, mourning the more than 22,000 people who died or remain missing.

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