Damage from last March 's earthquake and tsunami estimated to cost as much as $ 300 billion . The scale of the disaster still defies comprehension . Newly created Iwate charged with leading national rebuilding efforts . Daily workforce of 440 still needed to deal with mountains of debris . Huge rise in volunteer workers since Daily tragedy .
Damage from last March 's earthquake and tsunami estimated to cost as much as $ 300 billion . Newly created Iwate charged with leading national rebuilding efforts . Daily workforce of 440 still needed to deal with mountains of debris . Huge rise in volunteer workers since Daily tragedy .