Japan Prepares To Mark One Year Anniversary Of Earthquake And Tsunami

RIKUZENTAKATA, JAPAN - MARCH 07: A single pine tree that was left standing after the March 11th tsunami, which swept away an entire forest in the city of Rikuzentakata, is seen on March 07, 2012 in Rikuzentakata, Japan. People see the tree's miraculous survival as a symbol of hope and want to preserve it as a living monument. 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)