Japan was devastated on March 11, 2011 when the main island, Honshu, was shaken by the worst earthquake in the history of the country. According to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake, dubbed the Great East Japan Earthquake, was so violent that it shifted the Earth's axis by 10 cm and shook the Earth's crust. unleashed a tsunami of epic proportions. Carrying a wall of water more than 10 meters high and massive enough to be seen by the International Space Station, the tsunami killed more people than the earthquake itself. Japan is a country that has faced many disasters over the past century. The country saw the city of Hiroshima devastated in 1945 by an atomic bomb and the city of Kobe devastated by a massive earthquake in 1995. Japan has also seen a surge in tourism after major disasters with an increase of 492,000 international visitors, according to Index Mundi, in 1996, the year after the devastating Kobe earthquake. Welcoming around 8 million visitors per year, Japan's tourism sector has been affected by the devastating events, with many airlines reducing routes to the country and 75% of booked accommodation canceled in March according to Japan. The country's tourism sector faces challenges; However, Japan offers excellent vacation destinations to the traveler, even in the wake of a disaster. Described by Japan's prime minister as the worst disaster since World War II to hit Japan, the country faces an uphill battle to recover damaged sectors of its economy. The Japanese people, however, are known for their unity, strength and non-complaining attitude in the face of tragedies, as demonstrated by past disasters with no reports of looting, protests or demonstrations......mid paper.. ....seeds from Wagyu cattle are strictly regulated by Japanese guidelines and sell for around $100 USD per kg according to Foodreference. Travel Channel culinary experts Andrew Zimmern of Bizarre Foods and Anthony Bourdain of No Reservations both traveled to Kobe to sample the succulent beef said to come from a cow that receives daily massages and beer. Voted the world's best tourist in 2009 by the Expedia Best Tourist Index, citizens of Japan are known as exceptional tourists, polite and cared for by the hoteliers who voted them for the top spot. Following its latest disaster, Japan needs tourists and visitors more than ever to help revive its damaged tourism economy. Using history as a predictor of the future, Japanese citizens will once again demonstrate their strength and unity in the face of disaster..