Unhappy about slow reconstruction

March 5, 2014

Most 3.11 survivors unhappy with slow rebuilding

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/20140306_06.html 

An NHK survey has found that most survivors of Japan's 2011 earthquake and tsunami are unhappy about the slow pace of reconstruction of their communities.

NHK polled 2,878 evacuees from the worst-hit prefectures of Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima over a one-month period from January. 1,201 people, or 42 percent, responded.

Asked about the reconstruction projects underway in their home towns, 44 percent said they don't have the impression that the projects are progressing. Thirty-six percent said reconstruction is slower than expected.

This means as many as 80 percent are still dissatisfied with the speed of reconstruction, though the figure is down 8 percentage points from last year's poll.

A total of 92 percent of the most dissatisfied residents said the most delayed projects are for new housing and housing lots for evacuees.

Eighty-seven percent cited delays in making preparations against future nuclear accidents and exposure to radiation.

Mar. 5, 2014 - Updated 23:08 UTC