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Rediscovering the best of Fukushima's local produce through innovation
In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Before the disaster, Fukushima was one of Japan's biggest agricultural producers. Now, its resilient farming community is helping consumers to enjoy the region's tastiest produce once again.
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Fukushima: Japan takes precautions ahead of plans to discharge water
In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
In May 2022, Rafael Grossi, the director of the IAEA, visited Fukushima, and praised the "remarkable progress on decommissioning at Fukushima Daiichi since his last visit two years ago."
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Strict controls help produce from Fukushima get back on the market
In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
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.
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How is life getting back to normal in Fukushima 10 years after the disaster?
In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
The Kato family are farmers in Fukushima, they are one of the groups that suffered the most after the disaster 10 years ago because consumer confidence had collapsed. But now they say they don't see much apprehension over their produce and they're happy to be back home.
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Experts say Fukushima "is a completely different story" to Chernobyl
In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Authorities behind the scenes of the Fukushima nuclear plant clean-up show where they're at with decommissioning and decontaminating. Experts say it's nothing like Chernobyl.
