NOTE: Before answering the following questions, check out the links and watch the video under “Resources” below.

1. When did the catastrophic disaster in Japan (earthquake, followed by tsunami and nuclear meltdown) take place?

2. How many people died as a result of this catastrophe?

3. a) How many buildings were destroyed?
b) What was the cost of rebuilding the area?

4. a) What had Muneo Kanno done before the disaster?
b) What has Mr. Kanno done since the disaster? - What is his goal for his new venture?

5. a) What was Tokuji Abe’s occupation before the catastrophe?
b) Mr. Abe eventually returned to his profession. What positive development came after the total destruction caused by the tsunami?

6. Check out the previous articles, pictures and videos under “Resources” below for a better understanding of this catastrophe that occurred in Japan 10 years ago. What is your reaction to the two stories in the article of Mr. Kanno and Abe rebuilding their lives after the disaster?