An NHK survey of municipalities affected by the March 11th disasters has found more than 60 percent of them see little or no prospect of reconstruction.

The mayors of 42 cities, towns and villages in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima responded to the survey.

6 mayors, including those of Otsuchi Town in Iwate Prefecture and Fukushima's Namie Town said there is no prospect of reconstruction.

Another 20 municipal heads said there is little prospect of reconstruction.