Japan marks 10th anniversary of quake, tsunami and nuclear disaster

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako pay their respects in front of the altar for the 2011 earthquake and tsunami victims (Behrouz Mehri/AP)

Japan marked the 10th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster that hit its northeastern region, where many survivors’ lives are still on hold.

Carrying bouquets, many walked to the coast or visited graves to pray for relatives and friends washed away by the tsunami.