Much of Kamaishi looked as if it had been placed in a blender after the earthquake . Ken Murai , a spokesman for the city , feared the government would abandon the city . Six years later , the city in northeastern Tokyo has made huge progress . But many schools still remain closed , with thousands still in temporary housing .
Much of Kamaishi looked as if it had been placed in a blender after the tsunami . Daiji Murai , a spokesman for the city , feared the living would abandon the city . Six months later , the city in northeastern Japan has made huge progress . But many businesses still remain closed , with thousands still in temporary housing .