Japan marks triple-disaster anniversary

Candles placed to form the date of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster is displayed yesterday during a memorial event to mourn the victims of the disaster in Ishinomaki, Miyagi prefecture. Photo: AFP, Reuters

People offer a silent prayer for victims the disaster. Photo: AFP, Reuters

Japan yesterday marked the fourth anniversary of the quake-tsunami disaster that swept away thousands of people and sparked a nuclear crisis, a tragedy that has left visible scars on the landscape and continues to wreak misery for many. Photo: AFP, Reuters