Reconstruction work continues in disaster-hit Natori

Reconstruction work continues in Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, hit by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, in March 2015. The government said it will ask disaster-hit municipalities to shoulder part of the expenses for reconstruction work. Some municipalities voiced their concerns, seeking clearer explanations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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