[kidd]

Tens of thousands of homes near the coast were damaged by the tsunami. Tens of thousands of homes were damaged by the earthquake. They will have to be repaired/rebuilt.

But because of Fukushima, thousands of intact homes have been evacuated until the danger has minimized. I believe that some of them may be re-occupied sometime this decade. Most will be ready for immediate re-occupancy.

[rottndog]

But because of Fukushima, thousands of intact homes have been evacuated until the danger has minimized. I believe that some of them may be re-occupied sometime this decade. Most will be ready for immediate re-occupancy.

Most, if not all abandoned homes will not be livable...They've gone back in and found much of the area has been reinhabited by wildlife, mostly rats and other vermin. They've studied the kinds of damage...walls, roofs, even wiring being eaten by critters. It will require almost complete demolition and reconstruction.