It is now estimated that relief and reconstruction will cost between JYP 16 and 25 trillion.

FORBES: Maybe There is a "Silver Lining"

Overall, including national and local governments, public debt is increasing every day by JPY 30 billion and already exceeds over JYP 6 million for every person in Japan.

FORBES: Is This the Japan that We Hoped For?

Social welfare costs are increasing JYP 1 trillion a year.

FORBES: Of Sumo and Japanese Government Finances