The situation for tourism remains severe, but there are signs of gradual improvement mainly in the area around Aizu, due to a historical TV drama series featuring the region. The Tohoku Rokkon Festival held in Fukushima Prefecture in early June was also very successful.
Research assistants who volunteer for FedEd visit schools; help teach about the Fed, economics, and finance; and answer questions about work opportunities at the Board. The Federal Reserve is committed to promoting diversity in our ranks and in the economics profession, and FedEd has furthered these goals by making sure to include schools with significant numbers of minority students.