Fukushima-Two Years On: Tokyo chooses realism over political expediency
March 14, 2013 At the same time as the second anniversary of the Fukushima accident, it seems the Tokyo government is finally coming to its senses. The former government’s desire to soothe public radiation fears by establishing ridiculously-low radiation exposure...March 13, 2013
It seems Tokyo is seriously considering raising the former regime’s radiation exposure limits inside the Fukushima Daiichi exclusion zone. Locations now known to have annual exposure levels below 20 millisieverts will be affected. The new standards will be set by the...March 11, 2013
While a huge number of tributes, disaster prayer vigils and antinuclear protests dominate the Japanese Press, a considerable number of other topics have emerged out of the news media… The thyroid lumps found in Fukushima children are not statistically unusual. The...Summary of Tsunami 2nd Anniversary Articles, Part 2
March 10, 2013 On 3/11/11, a massive wave inundated the northeast coast of Honshu, Japan’s main island. The brunt of the tsunami struck three prefectures: Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima. The region itself is called “Tohoku”. The worst-impacted of the prefectures was...Summation of Fukushima 2nd Anniversary Articles
160,000 people evacuated their homes due to the Fukushima accident. Some 70,000 were ordered to leave because they lived inside the government-mandated exclusion zone – a 20 kilometer radius around F. Daiichi plus a 10km-wide corridor northwest of the accident site...March 8, 2013
Numerous 3/11/11 second anniversary articles are being posted in the Japanese Press. As Monday approaches, the number of such reports will surely increase, both inside Japan and around the world. At this point, most of the Japanese Press reports focus on re-visiting...Japan Correctly Takes Umbrage with WHO Risk Estimates
On March 1st, the World Health Organization released their public risk estimates relative to the Fukushima accident. The WHO’s concluded that the increased risk of cancer due to F. Daiichi-based exposure is tiny. However, the Japanese government is less than happy...March 6, 2013
The Tokyo Electric Company (Tepco) has begun a new inspection of Fukushima Daiichi unit #2 using a sophisticated robot. During the first day’s investigation, no evidence was found for leaks out of the Primary Containment’s (PCV) suppression pool (torus). This is the...March 4, 2013
Japan’s Science Ministry says the radiation levels within 80 kilometers of Fukushima Daiichi have dropped 40%. Readings were taken 1 meter from the ground on November 16. These were compared readings taken Nov. 5, 2011. The Ministry says the reductions are due to a...March 1, 2013
Japan will eventually restart idled nuclear plants. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe included this announcement in his national policy speech on Thursday. The speech, focused on Japan’s economy, the off-shore island’s dispute with China and Korea, and the Trans-Pacific trade...February 27, 2013
The Nuclear Regulatory Authority of Japan (NRA) has set new guidelines for public protection during a nuke accident. First, Iodine tablets will be issued to everyone within a five kilometer radius of a nuke for thyroid gland protection. Second, those living outside...February 25, 2013
IAEA Director Yukiya Amano proposes an international effort in decommissioning Fukushima Daiichi. On Thursday, Amano said, “The safe decommissioning (of the reactors) should be undertaken not just by Japan but should draw on the wisdom and the most advanced...Japan Needs to Stop Wasting Money on Radiation Fears
Japan’s economy continues to circle the drain. January’s trade deficit was the worst in Japan’s recorded history. However, it seems Tokyo is content to continue throwing away big bucks in the desire to sooth the radiation fears of a numerically-significant minority in...February 22, 2013
Fukushima Prefecture say their radiation monitors recorded releases from Fukushima Daiichi unit #1 several hours before the plant’s venting operations began. Before 3/11/11, the prefecture had 25 operating monitors surrounding the power station. Five along the shore...This site requires a lot of work. We hope you find our efforts valuable and rewarding. Please consider offering your support. There is no minimum amount. Feel free to donate as you see fit, without restriction. Thank you...
