Progress is being made. JR East's Ofunato line was partially cleared while we were up there. I'm doubtful that the trainline will be reconstructed here, buses may be more viable. The concentration of population will move back from the coast. If they do decide to build a new rail line, the route will be determined as part of an overall plan to rebuild the city.
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| The Ofunato Line Wednesday 14/9 /2011 |
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| The Ofunato line at the same place looking the opposite direction the following day. |
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| The field in front of the railway line on the Wed - covered in broken tiles. |
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| The same ground the following day. I'm not sure how they did it but I assume it is surface cleaning not digging deep to remove debris. I imagine it depends on the way the land is going to be used in the future the extent of digging that is needed. |
Temporary shops in pre-fab buildings are appearing enabling local people to start to regain some semblance of normality.
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| AU mobile phones and Kumon |
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| Lawsons convenience store. |
People in the area need mental, physical, and financial support. Having people come up makes a big difference. Buses of volunteers stopped at the michi no eki farmers markets provide willing shoppers that put money into the economy. I hope there are jobs for locals in the reconstruction work. Restoration of the fishing industry infrastructure is apparently a priority for reconstruction, though it would have to be worked into an overall reconstruction plan. Apparently only 4 of the 31 centres badly affected have reconstruction plans worked out. It will take time, but I am hopeful the city can revive.
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