"A long walk in Tohoku" (by Gianni Giosue)

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. The railways have been affected by the tsunami vawes and the local trains will not be able to run for some time. 16 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:19:43 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. Some of the hotels were damaged by the tremors and the whole touristic business has been affected. 16 August, 2011 Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:20:28 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. The city of Kesennuma was invaved by the seawater and the houses severely affected. A table and some chairs has been laid out in the open air. In the back a crane which is lifting the ships back into the sea. 18 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:21:08 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. The city of Kesennuma was invaved by the seawater and the houses severely affected. A table and some chairs has been laid out in the open air. In the back a crane which is lifting the ships back into the sea. 18 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©
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On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On August 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. The waves were so high and went so far inland that some of the debris were stuck in the trees. 16 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:21:22 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On August 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. The waves were so high and went so far inland that some of the debris were stuck in the trees. 16 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©
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On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. In many areas people will not be able to go back to their houses, nor able to rebuild in the same areas. 17 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:21:38 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. Mr Chiba decided to move out of the shelters and built a house with the remnants of the his old house. Conditions are cramped but much better than before. 17 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:21:52 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. Mr Chiba decided to move out of the shelters and built a house with the remnants of the his old house. Conditions are cramped but much better than before. 17 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©
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On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. The Chiba family live in a house built by Mr Chiba with the remnants of his old house. Mr Chiba's wife and daughter are preparing dinner. 17 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:22:09 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. The Chiba family live in a house built by Mr Chiba with the remnants of his old house. Mr Chiba's wife and daughter are preparing dinner. 17 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©
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On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. In Kesennuma a large ship was left by the Tsunami far away from the port and probably will not be able to be rescued. 18 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:22:41 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. In Kesennuma a large ship was left by the Tsunami far away from the port and probably will not be able to be rescued. 18 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©
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On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. In Rikuzentakata women select and wash clothes which will then be reused by the people affected by the earthquake. 19 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:23:02 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. In Rikuzentakata women select and wash clothes which will then be reused by the people affected by the earthquake. 19 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©
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On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. Rikuzentakata was almost entirely washed away by the waves. As a result mountains of debris are present in the area. These debris will be converted in building material. 19 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:23:18 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. Rikuzentakata was almost entirely washed away by the waves. As a result mountains of debris are present in the area. These debris will be converted in building material. 19 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©
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On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. A festival was organised in the city of Ofunato to cheer up the local population and especially the children.20 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:23:38 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. Children are taking advantage of a summer festival to relax. 20 August,2011.

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:23:54 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. During a summer festival a young man performs a fire dance to wish well for the future. Especially in the countriside superstitions abound. 20 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:24:17 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. During a summer festival a young man performs a fire dance to wish well for the future. Especially in the countriside superstitions abound. 20 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©
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On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. During the time I walked I became aware of how strong is nature and how powerless we are as human beings. The weather in the mountains can change very fast. 21 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:24:33 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. During the time I walked I became aware of how strong is nature and how powerless we are as human beings. The weather in the mountains can change very fast. 21 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©
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On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. Many people, especially the elderly live in small agricoltural communities. Life goes on unperturbed by the Fukushima accident. 21 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:24:49 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. Many people, especially the elderly live in small agricoltural communities. Life goes on unperturbed by the Fukushima accident. 21 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©
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On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. On my journey I mostly followed the coast line. The sea was never far away from me.22 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:25:21 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. The worst thing to happen to people is that even their memories were taken away from the water. And the public opinion is forgetting about their problems. They are fading away. 19 August, 2011.

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:25:45 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. The worst thing to happen to people is that even their memories were taken away from the water. And the public opinion is forgetting about their problems. They are fading away. 19 August, 2011.
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On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. A young man from Sendai came to Kamaishi to volunteer for the reconstrucion of the city. He has been sleeping on the second floor of a house affected by the tsunami for over 20 days. A small cat is keeping him company. Another danger in the air is the asbestos released when the old houses were destroyed. 22 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:26:11 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. A young man from Sendai came to Kamaishi to volunteer for the reconstrucion of the city. He has been sleeping on the second floor of a house affected by the tsunami for over 20 days. A small cat is keeping him company. Another danger in the air is the asbestos released when the old houses were destroyed. 22 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©
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On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. The whole city of Kamaishi is left in the dark at night. Public illumination has not been restored. The only lights available come from the vending machines. 22 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:26:24 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. The whole city of Kamaishi is left in the dark at night. Public illumination has not been restored. The only lights available come from the vending machines. 22 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©
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On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. In Kamaishi the debris have been collected and turned into mountains.23 August, 2011. Gianni Giosue ©

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:26:40 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. An elderly woman is patiently waiting for the bus to arrive. The whole city is still suffering from the terrible disaster and the reconstruction process is taking a long time. 23 August, 2011.

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:26:57 +0000

On March 11,2011 a magnitude 9.0 earthquake on the Richter scale hit Japan. A tsunami of gigantic proportions followed. On Agust 11th, 5 months after the quake I set on a personal journey on foot from Sendai to Kamaishi, about 210 Km to document the evolution of the situation. An elderly woman is patiently waiting for the bus to arrive. The whole city is still suffering from the terrible disaster and the reconstruction process is taking a long time. 23 August, 2011.
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