A month after the historic rain disaster in western Japan, residents in Hiroshima are still struggling to come to terms with the aftermath. And the people most affected, particularly those unfamiliar with Japanese procedures, will face further hurdles on the path to recovery.
As residents and volunteers continue cleanup efforts in areas devastated by mudslides and floods, cities and support organizations are trying to help evacuees secure housing and financial aid.
Municipalities in the regions have been accepting applications for risai shomei (disaster-victim certification), which provides proof of residential damage and usually takes around two weeks to receive.