- Naraha is the first town to allow people to return permanently, following several years of decontamination work.
- The Fukushima Daiichi plant suffered a series of meltdowns following a massive earthquake and tsunami.
- After the disaster, over seven thousand residents of Naraha moved out.
- The town, about 20km south of the nuclear plant, is seen as a test case for the return of evacuated residents.
- Some 100,000 people in the area are still unable to return to their homes.
- Authorities in Naraha are issuing people with devices to check radiation levels and have been rebuilding local services, including shops and clinics.
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Japan reopens radiation-hit town Naraha after four years
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