A photo exhibit showing both the devastation resulting from the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 2011 and the subsequent recovery efforts, which has been remarkable in its speed and efficiency, will be on display in the Consulate-General of Japan’s Sakura Room Feb. 7 to 16.
The Great East Japan Earthquake, which hit on March 11, 2011, was a disaster of unprecedented scale for Japan. Casualties include over 15,700 dead, 4500 missing and 5700 injured. Economic damage to the region by the earthquake has been estimated at 16.9 trillion yen.
Since then, however, Japan has made tremendous progress on the road to recovery, thanks in great part to the outpouring of sympathy and generosity from the international community. This exhibit is a reflection of the resilience of the Japanese people, as well as the kind support of Japan’s friends abroad. It also is an expression of Japan’s sincere gratitude.
WHAT: Tohoku Region: Rebuilding for a Better Tomorrow photo exhibit
WHERE: The Sakura Room of the Consulate-General of Japan, Suite 3300, Royal Trust Tower 77 King Street West, TD Centre, Toronto, ON
WHEN: Feb. 7 (Mon. ) to 16 (Thu.).9:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed on the weekend)
Below: Sendai Airport Restored
The airport, designed to harmonize with the surrounding city and landscape, reopened one month after the tsunami and stands as a symbol of the reconstruction efforts.
Top: The runways of Sendai Airport, surrounded by pleasant scenery.
Centre: The tsunami drowned the runways and damaged terminal buildings.
Bottom: Sendai Airport resumes operations one month after the tsunami.
