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March 11, 2021

Japan Marks 10 Years Since Fukushima Triple Disaster as Calls to End Nuclear Power Continue
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Today marks 10 years since Japan's triple disaster, when a massive 9.0
magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami and a nuclear meltdown at the
Fukushima power plant. Nearly 20,000 people were killed. Japan marked
the day with a moment of silence, prayers and anti-nuclear protests.
Ahead of today's remembrance, anti-nuclear protesters rallied in front
of Japan's parliament.

Tomohiko Takahashi: "No matter how nuclear plants are stable or cheap, I
think they're inappropriate as a means of power generation because they
ravage the foundations of local people's living. I came here to voice my
opposition."



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