Provide names of other journalists involved.
Motoya Nakamura, staff photographer and native of Japan was indispensable in helping translate and navigate circumstances.
List date(s) this work was published or aired.
5-Jun-11
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
A doctor facing isolation after the tsunami dedicates himself and his staff to saving his patients.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
No public records.
Explain types of human sources used.
Extraordinarily difficult reporting conditions immediately after the devastating tsunami.
Results:
Tremendous reader response
Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
No
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Never hesitate to pitch an international trip after a disaster.