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The Japanese government plans to use slightly radioactive soil from Fukushima in flower beds at the Prime Minister's office to demonstrate its safety. This initiative follows extensive decontamination efforts after the 2011 nuclear disaster, but public skepticism remains high regarding the soil's safety and the government's handling of the situation.
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A recent Tokyo High Court ruling reversed a previous decision holding TEPCO executives liable for the Fukushima disaster. Meanwhile, young farmers like Takuya Haraguchi are revitalizing the region by promoting safe produce, aiming to reshape perceptions of Fukushima post-disaster.
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On July 2, 2025, China announced a partial lifting of its seafood import ban from Japan, allowing products from certain regions while maintaining restrictions on 10 prefectures, including Fukushima. This decision follows Japan's commitment to ensure product safety amid ongoing monitoring of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant.
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Dozens of bags of low-radiation soil from Fukushima, collected after 2011 nuclear disaster, were delivered to Prime Minister Ishiba's office in Tokyo. The soil will be used in a garden, amid public concern and political uncertainty ahead of elections. The government aims to reassure the public about recycling decontaminated soil by 2045.