The Great East Japan Earthquake
Soon six months after that day
September 9, 2011, Kamaishi, Japan - A truck goes by the looming bow of Asia Symphony, a Panamanian ocean going vessel being left aground on the wharf in the port of Kamaishi , Iwate Prefecture, some 450km northeast of Tokyo, on Friday, September 9, 2011. The ship was washed ashore by tsunami on March 11, 2011.
Nearly six months after the worst disaster Japan has ever experienced, recovery and reconstruction efforts have progressed in much of the northeastern region, although it's still too late. The death toll reaches over 15,000 with more than 4,500 people still missing. The death toll reaches over 15,000 with more than 4,500 people still missing. according to the National Police Agency. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-