1. How did the March 11 earthquake that hit eastern Japan move the entire country and cause some parts of it to sink up to 4 feet?
NOTE: If anyone knows of a website that provides a simple, clear explanation of this movement, please send us the link. Thanks!

2. How has the lowering and shifting affected coastal communities closest to the epicenter (like Ishinomaki)? Be specific.

3. Why don't most people in affected areas of Ishinomaki move to escape the daily flooding?

4. What solution would resident Seietsu Sasaki like the government to make to help his neighborhood?

5. What problems stand in the way of the city government's ability to build up the affected areas of Ishinomaki?

6. What do you think the Japanese government should do to help the people living in the permanently flooding coastal areas like Ishinomaki?  Explain your answer.