Sources: Kyodo Malaysia Star
The Japanese economy officially goes into recession, in part due to the effects of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. 2011-05-19
Japan's industrial output declined by a record level of 15.3% in March due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. 2011-04-28
Emperor of Japan Akihito and Empress Michiko visit areas worst-affected by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. 2011-04-27
Japanese police search for the bodies of victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami near the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant for the first time due to declining radiation levels. 2011-04-14
The Bank of Japan releases its Quarterly Tankan survey of business sentiment confirming that the recent 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami has had a negative effect on business confidence. 2011-04-4
Prime Minister of Japan Naoto Kan visits the areas of the country worst affected by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. 2011-04-2
The US Food and Drug Administration bans all milk, fruit and vegetables imports from areas of Japan near the Fukushima plant. 2011-03-22
The death toll from the Japanese earthquake and tsunami rises to 4,277 with at least 8,194 missing. 2011-03-16
An explosion is heard at the site of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant with four workers injured and residents warned of radiation leaks. 2011-03-12
Between 300 and 400 bodies are discovered in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture. 2011-03-12