Shigenobu Ikeda, 74, dreams of returning to his home in Hiroshima.
He believes the property can be fully restored, even though half of the house was damaged in a landslide triggered by the recent torrential rains in western Japan.
Ikeda is one of dozens of survivors seeking government assistance to restore lifelines and rebuild shattered lives. But for most, the prospect of recovery is not yet on the horizon; the region is still grappling with the aftermath of the emergency.
With your current subscription plan you can comment on stories. However, before writing your first comment, please create a display name in the Profile section of your subscriber account page.