This time last year, we were just beginning to understand the impact of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. And for the people who live in the hardest-hit regions, the effort to reclaim their lives continues.

Author Roland Kelts spends most of his time in Japan, and he's been observing the changes since the tsunami.

Guest:

Roland Kelts, author of "JapanAmerica," a book about how U.S. pop culture has been influenced by the Japanese.