FAQ

Safety and the Situation in Fukushima

QWhat are the radiation dose levels in Fukushima?

ADose levels in the main cities of Fukushima Prefecture are no different than in Tokyo or other major cities around the world.

Radiation levels in Fukushima Prefecture have decreased since the accident through decontamination work and naturally (radioactive material becomes gradually less radioactive over time). They remain somewhat high in Difficult-to-Return Zones, but in other areas, where people are able to live as normal, the levels are no different to Tokyo, New York, or Seoul.

Reconstruction Agency: Eliminating Negative Reputation Impact, p. 3–4

Reference
Nuclear Regulation Authority, Japan: Monitoring information -Monitoring results (Japanese)

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Safety and the Situation in Fukushima

QIs Fukushima habitable?
QAre towns around the power station still out of bounds?
QWhich parts of Fukushima Prefecture are safe and which are dangerous?
QIs the safety of Fukushima corroborated by third-party agencies?
QIs all of Fukushima contaminated with radiation?
QWhat are the radiation dose levels in Fukushima?
QAre radiation dose levels high around the power station?
QAre the residents of Fukushima Prefecture experiencing any health effects?
QIs the accident likely to cause an increase in the incidence of cancer in Fukushima Prefecture?

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