Chinese tourists are drawn to nuclear disaster-hit Fukushima despite radiation fears
Despite lingering radiation concerns from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, tourists, primarily from China, are visiting Futaba, the town housing the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. This comes as Japan marked the 14th anniversary of the disaster on Tuesday.
Over 80% of Futaba remains uninhabitable due to radiation contamination, yet the allure of experiencing a restricted area draws visitors. A memorial museum dedicated to the nuclear crisis, opened in 2020, has attracted around 4,000 foreign visitors last year. Chinese tourists represent a significant portion of the museum's international visitors, with messages expressing hope for Fukushima's recovery left at the entrance.
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Despite lingering radiation concerns from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, tourists, primarily from China, are visiting Futaba, the town housing the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. This comes as Japan marked the 14th anniversary of the disaster on Tuesday.
Over 80% of Futaba remains uninhabitable due to radiation contamination, yet the allure of experiencing a restricted area draws visitors. A memorial museum dedicated to the nuclear crisis, opened in 2020, has attracted around 4,000 foreign visitors last year. Chinese tourists represent a significant portion of the museum's international visitors, with messages expressing hope for Fukushima's recovery left at the entrance.
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