Photos of Japan after earthquake and tsunami from the New York Times. There are now 100 high resolution pictures on this site arranged chronologically with the most recent first.

Posted on March 15th, 2011 under Japan. Comments Off on New photos from Japan earthquake and tsunami

The Big Picture has released a new set of high resolution photos (51 total this time) entitled Japan – Vast Devastation.

Posted on March 14th, 2011 under Japan. Comments: 4

It is not uncommon to see trees propped up like this in Japan. Many old and famous trees are kept from collapsing under their own weight, or that of snow, in this manner. This tree is in Nikko at Rinnoji (輪王寺). A month from now (April) it will be covered in cherry blossoms instead of snow. The name of this tree is kongozakura (金剛桜), and it is a designated national treasure or monument or something.

Things will look much better in Japan next month when the cherry blossoms will bring renewal and a fresh start to a country and people who will really be needing it.

Posted on March 14th, 2011 under Japan. Tags: nikko, sakura, snow. Comments Off on Cherry blossoms in winter

In pictures: Japan disaster aftermath from the BBC

Posted on March 14th, 2011 under Japan. Comments Off on More high resolution photos of the Japan quake and tsunami

Boston.com’s The Big Picture featuring photos of Japan’s 8.9 magnitude earthquake

Posted on March 13th, 2011 under Japan. Comments: 1