How badly does Japan’s triple disasters affect her?

Question:

I mean in terms of affecting their country..I’ve been reading the reports in disbelief. Ruin and destruction everywhere, even those not directly hit/affected by the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown. It seems like Japan is in trouble, economically, financially, socially. Especially in the recent decade, Japan has an aging population. And their economic and financial situation is terrible. Despite their country being famous for producing quality goods. Young people are out of jobs. Old people are unable to hold their jobs for long.

And now, this happens. So what do you think will happen to Japan? I sincerely pray it will not become a Third World country. But no matter how I look at it, I can’t deny that’s where the country is heading..

Answer:

That will depend on the severity of the meltdown. The nuclear plant could contaminate 2/3 of the island if it is not controlled. If that happens then much of Japan will be a nuclear wasteland and it will not recover economically. They will be depend on the United States to manufacture many of their things because they own the factories in that country. They do not appear to have the social network-either officially or unofficially-to take care of all their citizens. As a result, the living standard in that country will drop considerably.

The earthquake and Tsunami were a tragedy, but Japan has been through that before and recovered. A plant meltdown of this magnitude, on the other hand, will cripple that country and reduce it's standing and ability as a nation.