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Kesennuma 10 Years after the Tsunami: Building a New Relationship with the Sea

  • The ruins of the building that formerly housed Kesennuma Kōyō High School have been preserved as a memorial. The overturned car on the third floor testifies to the horrific force of the tsunami.

    The ruins of the building that formerly housed Kesennuma Kōyō High School have been preserved as a memorial. The overturned car on the third floor testifies to the horrific force of the tsunami.

  • An aerial view of Minami Kesennuma, October 31, 2020.

    An aerial view of Minami Kesennuma, October 31, 2020.

  • Vacant lots give the newly redeveloped district of Minami Kesennuma a deserted look.

    Vacant lots give the newly redeveloped district of Minami Kesennuma a deserted look.

  • The waterfront of Minami Kesennuma before the tsunami.

    The waterfront of Minami Kesennuma before the tsunami.

  • Swordfish at the Kesennuma fish market. Kesennuma boasts more commercial landings of swordfish—some weighing more than 300 kilos—than any other port in Japan.

    Swordfish at the Kesennuma fish market. Kesennuma boasts more commercial landings of swordfish—some weighing more than 300 kilos—than any other port in Japan.

  • Reconstruction work around Kesennuma Bay is nearing completion, as seen from Mount Anba.

    Reconstruction work around Kesennuma Bay is nearing completion, as seen from Mount Anba.

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