Japan’s Meiji Restoration period ended in 1889, opening the reclusive country to the world. This is when Japan’s photos started to reach Europe. Here are some of them.
The tragedy happened on March 11, 2011, when nuclear station was hit by a tsunami. 100 thousand people were forced to leave their homes, while billions of dollars are spent to this day to reduce the effects of radiation. Here’s how the city looks 7 years after the catastrophe.
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