Fukushima

Fukushima is a prefecture in Japan that was the site of a major nuclear disaster in 2011. It is currently in the news due to ongoing cleanup and recovery efforts, including the removal of radioactive spent fuel and challenges in its reconstruction.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to the ongoing removal of radioactive spent fuel from its No. 2 reactor and other long-term recovery and reconstruction issues.

Latest on Fukushima

• Tepco begins removal of radioactive spent fuel from Fukushima No. 2 reactor
• Municipalities in Fukushima struggle to recruit workers
• Concerns emerge in Fukushima over Reconstruction Agency’s expiration
• International workshop on Fukushima nuclear accident held in Futaba
• 59-year-old ‘King Kazu’ to continue playing with Fukushima United after extending loan deal

Connections

5 entities linked to Fukushima across the news graph.