Japan Quake Reconstruction May Cost Up To $184 Billion

Japan quake reconstruction may cost up to $184 billion

Japanese Economics Minister Kaoru Yosano said on Sunday the government may need to spend 10 trillion yen to 15 trillion yen ($184 billion) for reconstruction from the devastating earthquake that hit the country's northeast in March.

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