From the more extensive coverage here in Asia, no. Most electronic stores had their resources open for everyone and wifi has been made free in all affected area

From the more extensive coverage here in Asia, no. Most electronic stores had their resources open for everyone and wifi has been made free in all affected areas. Japanese culture considers these gestures a necessity and provides these info to the affected areas mostly, rather than letting them out to PR outlets, so I guess most western media aren't aware of the actual situation.