Japan Prepares To Mark One Year Anniversary Of Earthquake And Tsunami

ISHINOMAKI, JAPAN - MARCH 02: A lone apartment block stands in a neighbourhood ravaged by last years tsunami on March 02, 2012 in Ishinomaki, Japan. As the one year anniversary approaches, the areas most affected by an earthquake and subsequent tsunami that left 15,848 dead and 3,305 missing according to Japan's National Police Agency continue to struggle. Thousands of people still remain without homes living in temporary dwellings. The Japanese government faces an uphill battle with the need to dispose of rubble as it works to rebuild economies and livelihoods. (Photo by Daniel Berehulak /Getty Images)