Video footage recorded by Makoto Onodera at the Kesennuma Fish Market. Upscaled video quality.

0:00 The video shows the Oura and Asahicho area minutes before the tsunami. The water recedes, some boats move away from the coast escaping from the tsunami.

3:01 The tide begins to return and the sea level rises rapidly.

6:20 The water becomes a violent torrent, begins to drag boats and overflows towards the city.

10:27 The tsunami arrives in full force, destroying everything in its path. The Asahicho area is completely submerged.

11:48 State of the Kesennuma Fishing Port during the tsunami.

12:57 State of the Uoichibamae area and the Kesennuma Shark Museum.

14:05 The water begins to recede.

14:53 A fire starts in the Kesennuma City caused by debris.

17:07 Aftermath of the tsunami in the Kesennuma City and surroundings.

Duration: 41:11
Format: SD Video
Location: 7 Uoichibamae, Kesennuma City.