10 snapshots of Tokyo life after the quake as residents pull together

In spite of media hype and the definite problems elsewhere in Japan, it's business as usual in the capital

By Mark Hiratsuka and Hiroko Yoda 17 March, 2011

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Ramen R Us

Mitsuru Tanaka happily serves ramen throughout the day.

Ramen shop

The sign by the door of Mitsuru Tanaka's ramen shop reads "Let's all pull together!"

Getting supplies in

Everyday life continues much as usual in Tokyo. Face masks are commonly worn during the current hay fever season.

Everyday life continues pretty much as usual in Tokyo.

Heading home

Power outages aside, most schools are now back on normal schedules.

Templed out

Visitors to temples in Tokyo continue to take the usual, thankfully ordinary, snapshots.

No fear

Tree surgeons need both a head for heights and nerves of steel. More earthquakes are clearly the last thing on this man's mind.

Daily grind

Tokyo trains are back to normal with few or none of the service problems seen early in the week.

Blackout dining

Power outages make mealtimes more fun for many kids, as families stock up on gas cookers and camping lights.

Candlelight bar

During the power cuts, barkeep Takashi Sakamoto keeps spirits up and glasses full by candlelight.

Drinking in the dark

Customers are more than happy to sup pints they can barely see.

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