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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!
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.
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Fukushima Today and Tomorrow: Information Curated for You.
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FUKUSHIMA on the road to Recovery
Get the latest details about ongoing recovery of Fukushima.
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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Learn about ALPS water treatment and other decommissioning efforts.
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The plan, the science and the safety: Discharging ALPS treated water
Learn about ALPS treated water at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in easy-to-understand language.
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FAQ(ALPS treated water and tritium)
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What is ALPS-treated water?
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Why is it necessary to discharge ALPS-treated water?
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If ALPS-treated water is safe, why is it being stored?
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Is there a chance of ALPS-treated water containing other radioactive substances in addition to tritium?
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What is tritium?
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If tritium is a radioactive substance, is it not dangerous?
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Does tritium become concentrated in fish?
And will eating fish be dangerous?
Reconstruction Situation
Thanks to lots of assistance provided by people in Japan and around the world, the reconstruction effort is making steady progress in terms of restoration of infrastructure, construction of the living environment, return of residents, rebuilding of the lives of people affected by the disaster and so on.
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FUKUSHIMA on the road to Recovery
Get the latest details about ongoing recovery of Fukushima.
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Fukushima Today
We look at evacuee numbers, infrastructure, housing, industry, and livelihoods, and the data tells a story of dramatic recovery in all areas.
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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
Learn about ALPS water treatment and other decommissioning efforts.
Fukushima's Appeal
Fukushima Prefecture has beautiful seasonal landscapes, historical townscapes, and a profound culture that includes traditional festivals and hot springs. Its Japanese sake is highly regarded inside and outside of Japan, and it has a variety of attractions including farming, forestry and fisheries products such as fish and shellfish, fruits, vegetables and meat that have been nurtured amidst abundant nature.
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Attractions of Fukushima: nature, culture, cuisine, and hope
Get to know the incredible places and friendly people of Fukushima. Learn about its ever-changing nature, traditional culture, and cuisine made from a rich selection of ingredients you can trust.
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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.
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The Allure of Boundless Food Tourism
Easily accessible from Tokyo, Fukushima is a treasure trove of food, excitement, and relaxation. Discover a side of Fukushima that will make you want to know more.
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 ResponseCommentary 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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