This is a portal site where you can learn about the latest news in Fukushima and the basics about
radiation.
Through FAQs, cartoons and other contents, it aims to deliver correct information about Fukushima
Prefecture, which has been greatly affected by the accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power
Station, to large numbers of people.
In particular, the radiation accident that occurred at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in Fukushima Prefecture had a major impact, forcing some municipalities to evacuate all their citizens. Moreover, farm products and tourism suffered damage due to misinformation.
Meanwhile, people overseas frequently have a negative image of “Fukushima” that they formed immediately after the nuclear power station accident, and this has hindered Fukushima’s revitalization.
In these circumstances, the Reconstruction Agency, which oversees reconstruction and revitalization from the Great East Japan Earthquake, established this site to answer questions about safety in Japan and Fukushima.
With related agencies of the Japanese government making a concerted effort to keep information up to date, this site is intended to serve as a frontline tool for transmitting information.
Common questions have been compiled in a Q&A format with a view to giving reassurance concerning current conditions in Fukushima, food safety in Japan, TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and so on.
※ Questions may contain terms that persons associated with Fukushima Prefecture may find disagreeable.By composing questions out of the frank queries regarding Fukushima that many non-Japanese persons were found to hold in a preliminary questionnaire conducted by the Reconstruction Agency, it is intended to help foreign persons search contents. Your understanding is appreciated.
Commentary is given concerning areas where radiation levels are relatively high and measurement of radiation levels.
Commentary is given on safety in Fukushima and health, etc. of citizens.
Information is given concerning the current conditions and attractions of Fukushima as it advances revitalization.
Commentary is given on food safety standards and the results of radiation tests.
Commentary is given on a comparison with the Chernobyl nuclear power station accident, and the current conditions and future of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.
In Fukushima Prefecture, 1.8 million people are conducting life as normal.
Surrounded by magnificent landscapes with mountains, oceans, lakes and more, this is a very attractive area where you can enjoy delicious foods nurtured amidst natural surroundings.
Fukushima Prefecture is broadly divided into three areas: “Aizu region”, which is blessed with
abundant nature and has numerous scenic spots and places of historic interest linked to samurai
retainers of the former Aizu Domain,
“Nakadori” (Central Area), which has an abundance of
beautiful flowers and succulent fruits, and “Hamadori” (Coastal Area), which faces the Pacific Ocean
and offers magnificent scenery.
Possessing distinctive natural features, culture and climate,
these three areas each provide wonder and surprise to visitors.
Through interviews with seven persons who continue to undertake challenges geared to the future in Fukushima, this special website is intended to introduce “Fukushima as a place of tradition and innovation” to people living overseas. Top Japanese creators and performers take part in the videos that are posted on the site.
What is Fukushima like now? An easy to understand introduction is given using cartoons and infographics.
Popular Japanese comedy duo "Kyaeen" made a visit to Fukushima. Through cartoons, they introduce the safety of Fukushima’s fishery products and initiatives by high school students on the international stage.
Mothers are naturally interested in radiation levels in Fukushima Prefecture and the safety of Fukushima’s farm products. In these cartoons, Mochiko, a popular Instagrammer, cartoonist, and mother of two who lives in the Kansai region far away from Fukushima, describes a trip she made to Fukushima from a mother’s perspective.
Using figures and charts, the results of inspections conducted on radioactive materials in products from Fukushima Prefecture, comparisons of radiation levels between Fukushima and overseas and more are introduced in an easy to understand manner.
Using figures and charts, Fukushima Prefecture's journey of revitalization over the 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake is introduced in an easy to understand manner.
This brochure briefly introduces changes in radiation dose rates in Fukushima, food safety standards and inspection results, radiation levels in Fukushima compared to other parts of the world, and the current conditions of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.
In February 2020, a popular newscaster in Taiwan closely covered two foreigners who actually live in
Fukushima.
This program describes from the perspective of foreigners the "charm of Fukushima"
that can be understood only by actually living there. It also introduces current conditions of
reconstruction, food safety and so on in Fukushima.
On the theme of "water", this traces water from the source to the sea as it introduces Fukushima's famous sake and agricultural products made from delicious water and the charm of the hot springs loved by the locals. It also communicates about safety through aspects such as the status of inspections and the local people's past efforts and thoughts regarding reconstruction.
On the theme of "water", this traces water from the source to the sea as it introduces Fukushima's famous sake and agricultural products made from delicious water and the charm of the hot springs loved by the locals. It also communicates about safety through aspects such as the status of inspections and the local people's past efforts and thoughts regarding reconstruction.
While travelling along the 1,000 km "Michinoku Shiokaze Trail", this communicates the charm of Iwate and Miyagi and the efforts and thoughts of the local people through popular spots that also attract foreign tourists, such as the beautiful scenery that is representative of the Sanriku Coast, and ports that are leading oyster producing areas nationwide.
