Paper lanterns in Iwate Pref.

Paper lanterns in Iwate Pref.

MIYAKO, Japan - Residents of temporary housing units in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, for people affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami craft paper lanterns using milk cartons on July 28, 2011. They plan to light up about 2,000 lanterns on Aug. 11 to mark five months since the disaster, around the Obon holiday season in mid-August.

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  • ILEA001161325
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  • 2011/7/28 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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  • 2011 Kyodo News
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