Tue Mar 11 06:37:07 UTC 2025: ## Kamaishi Taxi Drivers Report Supernatural Encounters, a Decade After Tsunami
**KAMAISHI, JAPAN** – A new documentary, *Tsunami Ghosts*, shines a light on the lingering trauma of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in the devastated city of Kamaishi. More than a decade after the disaster, which claimed nearly 20,000 lives and almost entirely destroyed the city, local taxi drivers are reporting a chilling phenomenon: “ghost fares.” Drivers frequently pick up passengers who vanish mid-ride or who seem to materialize and disappear without a trace, recounted in the film by Katharine Round.
The film also explores the increasing sightings of wild deer in the area, interpreted by some locals as messengers between the living and the spirits of those lost in the tsunami. These unsettling occurrences, alongside ongoing struggles with recovery and closure, paint a picture of a community still deeply haunted by the catastrophic event. *Tsunami Ghosts* offers a poignant glimpse into the unseen consequences of the tragedy, showcasing the enduring impact of the 2011 tsunami on the people of Kamaishi.
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