one known as the merico pine is the only that survived. the tree is a symbol of recovery. artisans reconstructed it in july. they made leaves and branches with plastic. it now serves as a monument. survivors in the district of the city of senda built a monument along the coast. it honors about 200 people who are swept away by the tsunami. toshohiko lost five of his relatives, including his wife and both his parents. >> my wife was found at our house after the tsunami. it's already been two and a half year years. >> this woman lost her husband. he was among the 189 people who died in the city. she visits his grave every month and leaves things her husband cherished. >> translator: i'll never forget my husband. i feel so lonely every night. >> people who used to live near the nuclear plant have been longing to go back home and live without the threat of radiation. but the japanese government efforts to reduce radioactive contamination have been delayed. the original plan was to finish the work by the end of march 2014. officials say it will take longer than expected in seven