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    Japan: One year after the 11 March 2011 earthquake

  • The candles for the candlelight vigil are held by cups which the children painted with impressions from one year ago. Photo: Kazushi Abe
    (07/2012)

    The candles for the candlelight vigil are held by cups painted with impressions from one year ago. Photo: Kzushi AbeDownload

  • Many children and youth attended a mass for the victims of 11 March 2011. Foto: Kazushi Abe
    (07/2012)

    Many children and youth attended a mass for the victims of 11 March 2011. Foto: Kazushi AbeDownload

  • The children, youth and staff commemorate the many people who were affected by the catastrophes on 11 March 2011. Foto: Kazushi Abe
    (07/2012)

    The children, youth and staff commemorate the many people who were affected by the catastrophes. Foto: Kazushi AbeDownload

  • Her new home will also serve as an evacuation centre for the community. Photo: Kazushi Abe
    (07/2012)

    Her new home will also serve as an evacuation centre for the community. Photo: Kazushi AbeDownload

  • One year after the earthquake, the children have a safe temporary home and once more enjoy playing outside. Photo: Kazushi Abe
    (07/2012)

    One year after the earthquake, the children have a safe temporary home and once more enjoy playing outside. Photo: Kazushi AbeDownload

  • Since Christmas 2011, the children live in a temporary container home. Photo: Kazushi Abe
    (07/2012)

    Since Christmas 2011, the children live in a temporary container home. Photo: Kazushi AbeDownload

  • Because it's warm inside the temporary shelter, the children are able to actually enjoy the snow outside. Photo: Kazushi Abe
    (07/2012)

    Because it's warm inside the temporary shelter, the children are able to actually enjoy the snow outside. Photo: Kazushi AbeDownload

  • Their new home will be built following the current earthquake resistance standards and regulations. Photo: Kazushi Abe
    (07/2012)

    Their new home will be built following the current earthquake resistance standards and regulations. Photo: Kazushi AbeDownload

  • In March 2012, one year after the earthquake, the snow has returned to Ichinoseki. Photo: Kazushi Abe
    (07/2012)

    In March 2012, one year after the earthquake, the snow has returned to Ichinoseki. Photo: Kazushi AbeDownload

 
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