From the archive: The school beneath the wave: the unimaginable tragedy of Japan’s tsunami

We are raiding the Audio Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2017: In 2011 a tsunami engulfed Japan’s north-east coast. More than 18,000 people were killed. Six years later, in one community, survivors are still tormented by a catastrophic split-second decision. By Richard Lloyd Parry. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod