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A makeshift food market at the gate of a Buddhist temple in or near Tokyo, Japan, in the aftermath of the great earthquake that struck the Kanto plain on 1 September 1923. Columns and a large lantern are covered with posters sharing and seeking information about people
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A makeshift food market at the gate of a Buddhist temple in or near Tokyo, Japan, in the aftermath of the great earthquake that struck the Kanto plain on 1 September 1923. Columns and a large lantern are covered with posters sharing and seeking information about people
TOKYO EARTHQUAKE, 1923.
A makeshift food market at the gate of a Buddhist temple in or near Tokyo, Japan, in the aftermath of the great earthquake that struck the Kanto plain on 1 September 1923. Columns and a large lantern are covered with posters sharing and seeking information about people
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1923 Buddhism Buddhist Calligraphy Column Earthquake Food Gate Japanese Lantern Marketplace Missing Notice Poster September Staircase Stall Survivor Temple Tokyo Vendor Westernization
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This photograph captures the resilience and resourcefulness of the Japanese people in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake. Taken in or near Tokyo, Japan, following the great earthquake that struck the Kanto plain on 1 September 1923, it depicts a makeshift food market at the gate of a Buddhist temple. The image showcases columns adorned with posters, serving as a platform for sharing information about missing individuals and seeking news of loved ones. The large lantern hanging above is also covered with these poignant notices, highlighting the desperate search for survivors amidst the chaos. Amidst this scene of destruction and loss, there is an undeniable sense of community spirit. Vendors have set up stalls selling essential goods such as food to provide sustenance during this challenging time. A woman can be seen browsing through one such stall while others navigate their way through debris-covered staircases leading to different parts of the temple. This photograph not only documents a significant historical event but also serves as a testament to human strength and unity in times of adversity. It reminds us that even in moments when everything seems lost, communities come together to support one another and rebuild what was once shattered.
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