A Late Spring in Tōhoku (Part 1)

Ōkawa Elementary in Ishinomaki where many teachers and pupils lost their lives. A dump truck passes alongside, carrying earth and rubble from the surrounding area.

A memorial tower placed in front of the main gate of Ōkawa Elementary School.

The Disaster Preparedness Center in Minamisanriku. When it was struck by the tsunami, around 30 people had fled to the roof. Only 10 of them survived.

The Sun Sun Shopping Village in Minamisanriku. Abe Takekazu shows some of the bread from his shop.

Mayor of Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Ōhashi Takeo.