Before and After Photos of 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Destruction Show 6 Months of Speedy Cleanup

These astonishing before and after photos of areas affected by Japan’s devastating 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami show the terrible destruction in the disaster’s immediate aftermath, followed by 6 months of remarkably speedy progress in the cleanup effort. The photos are presented by The Frame, The Sacremento Bee’s photo blog.

thanks to Graeme Wagoner-Lynch for the tip

photos via AP/Kyodo News