Photos from March 14, 2011

Endless piles of rubble in an area struck by the disaster. (Haramachi, Kamishibusa)

Disaster repairs began, using heavy machinery. (Haramachi, Kamishibusa)

Devastating damage caused by the tsunami. (Haramachi, Kamishibusa)

Searching for and taking keepsakes full of memories from a destroyed home. (Haramachi, Kamishibusa)

Firefighters taking part in repair work. (Haramachi, Kamishibusa)

People watching the public hall TV intently as information on the nuclear disaster was reported. (Minamisoma City Hall)

City personnel engaging in repair work of sewer pipes. (Kashima, Minamiyagata)

Part of town swallowed up by the tsunami. (Kashima, Kitayagata)

A fire broke out at the thermal power station. (Haramachi, Kitaizumi)

Houses destroyed by the tsunami. (Kashima, Minamiebi)