VOICED : Patience running out among Japan's Tsunam

The video discusses the living conditions of people in Japan who were affected by the 2011 tsunami. Many families, like Waikiki's, live in prefabricated houses due to the destruction of their homes. The community engages in activities like making sandals to combat boredom. Despite the passage of time, the memories of the tsunami remain vivid. Reconstruction efforts are ongoing, but progress is slow, with less than 5% of the needed houses built. The video highlights the challenges faced by residents in temporary housing and the uncertainty of relocation timelines.

What is a significant challenge faced by families living in prefabricated houses after the tsunami?

• Limited educational facilities

• Inadequate food supply

• Uncertainty about relocation

• Lack of access to clean water

How do the elderly residents in the complex spend their time?

• Playing board games

• Painting

• Making sandals

• Gardening

What is a constant reminder of the tsunami for the residents?

• The smell of the sea

• The sound of waves

• The screams of people

• The sight of damaged buildings

What is being done to make housing construction safer in Onagawa?

• Building higher walls

• Creating evacuation routes

• Reinforcing the hillsides

• Installing flood barriers

What is a major concern for the elderly regarding the construction of new homes?

• The cost of new homes

• Not living long enough to see them

• The distance from the city

• The quality of construction