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Isn't that image getting old?
It's time to update Fukushima in your mind! -
Isn't that image getting old?
It's time to update Fukushima in your mind! -
Isn't that image getting old?
It's time to update Fukushima in your mind! -
Isn't that image getting old?
It's time to update Fukushima in your mind! -
Isn't that image getting old?
It's time to update Fukushima in your mind!
FukushimaUpdates
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.
News
- 2023.3.22
- A new brochure with clearer information about reconstruction and revitalization in Fukushima Prefecture
- 2022.9.26
- Support project to strengthen sales of agricultural products in Fukushima Prefecture "Fukushima Pride".
NavigatingFukushima
Fukushima Today and Tomorrow: Information Curated for You
Read & Learn
The Future of Fukushima
Not satisfied with mere restoration, Fukushima has been aiming for “creative reconstruction” in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Return to the "Deep North"
Global tourists’ MUST-KNOW appeals of Fukushima: peaches that blow your mind with sweetness, Japanese sake with the record number of gold awards, and above all, welcoming warmhearted locals.
5 things you may not know about Fukushima, 12 years after the nuclear accident
How is Fukushima being reconstructed and moving towards the future in the aftermath of the devastation from the earthquake and nuclear accident in 2011?
See & Learn
72 hours adventure in Fukushima, Iwaki City：A City with Food, Fun People and Hawaii
（WAO RYU!ONLY in JAPAN channel ）Visiting a place is one thing. Talking to the locals and experiencing their life is a totally new adventure. We went to Iwaki City for 16 different places, ate so many dishes and interviewed 8 different people in just 72 hours ! I'm sure you'll love all of them and want to go and visit again.
I Went to Japan's First Pokémon Park!
（Sharmeleon channel）I recently went on a fun girls trip around the Hamadori area of Fukushima! We had a blast getting to know the locals, enjoying some tasty dishes from around the area, and visiting some cute sightseeing spots!
I Drove and Ate My Way Around Fukushima
（Tokidoki Traveller channel）I went on a girls’ trip with my friend Sharla to Fukushima! We went hunting for Pokémon manholes and a Pokémon park. We ate lots of great local food along the way and stayed at a cute ryokan with a beautiful temple view!
FAQ
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.
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The Accident and the Government Response
Commentary is given concerning areas where radiation levels are relatively high and measurement of radiation levels.
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Safety and the Situation in Fukushima
Commentary is given on safety in Fukushima and health, etc. of citizens.
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Fukushima Prefecture's Recovery
Information is given concerning the current conditions and attractions of Fukushima as it advances revitalization.
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Safety of Food and Drinking Water in Fukushima and Throughout Japan
Commentary is given on food safety standards and the results of radiation tests.
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About Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
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.
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ALPS treated water and tritium
Commentary is given on ALPS treated water and tritium.
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About Fukushima
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.
Fukushima’s Three Areas
Specialties of Fukushima
Fukushima’s Three Areas
Specialties of Fukushima
Is Fukushima food really safe at all? This video clip, going inside the unparalleled challenge of both public and private sectors of Fukushima Prefectures, reveals exceptional quality of agricultural products of Fukushima and its secret. （PrefFukushima channel)
10 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake and TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident occurred. This video introduces Fukushima’s progress on safety and reconstruction, focusing on the Power Plant's decommissioning process bringing together.（Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan channel)
Through the initiatives, more than 50 out of 55 countries and regions have already lifted and eased their import measures on Japanese food products in the wake of the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.（Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan channel)
10 years ago, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, one of the largest in the world, was partially destroyed by a tsunami. Many inhabitants fled and a race against the clock to decommission and decontaminate began. But what's it like today?
(Produced by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Euronews)
Agriculture was hit hard by the Fukushima nuclear disaster and exports from the area collapsed. 11 years later, thanks to strict safety measures, they've resumed giving a much-needed boost to local producers and consumers.
(Produced by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Euronews)
FUKUSHIMA INDEX
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.
Fukushima Now
What is Fukushima like now? An easy to understand introduction is given using cartoons and infographics.
Cartoons
Kyaeen’s Fukushima Travel Report
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.
Mama's Fukushima Tour! (3 episodes)
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.
Report
Fukushima with Infographics
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.
Fukushima with Infographics ~A ten-year history~
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.
Brochure
Eliminating Negative Reputation Impact ～ Reconstruction from Nuclear Disaster & the History of Safety and Revitalization of Fukushima ～
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.
Video Program
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Four subject matter experts from Japan and around the world had online discussions on disaster reconstruction, with the nuclear accident in Fukushima as a case study to showcase achievements and future challenges in reconstruction efforts in Japan while exploring cases in other countries.
TV Shows
Japan-Taiwan coproduction: “My Hometown Fukushima - Why I live in Fukushima”
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.
Magical Journey FUKUSHIMA - A New Leaf, A New Day #1
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.
Magical Journey FUKUSHIMA - A New Leaf, A New Day #2
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.
Magical Journey TOHOKU - A New Leaf, A New Day
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.
Let’s Learn about Radiation
“Professor Tablet” gives an easy to understand
commentary on radiation.
