Fukushima
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General NewsJapan Govt Eyes Decontaminated Soil from Fukushima for Use at Green Expo in Yokohama
The government is considering using soil collected during decontamination work at the Fukushima N...
April 22, 2026
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Travel SpotsCherry Blossoms Reach Peak in Fukushima Pref., Including Trees Planted to Commemorate Birth of Princess Aiko
KITASHIOBARA, Fukushima — Cherry blossoms have reached their peak in Kitashiobara, Fukushima Pref...
April 20, 2026
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General NewsCouple Plants 3,000 Cherry Trees Over 30 Years in Fukushima Village
IITATE, Fukushim — Over 3,000 cherry trees planted over the past 30 years by a local couple are n...
April 18, 2026
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Decommissioning FukushimaCutting Torches, an Enclosed Reactor and Cherry Blossoms: A Walk through Fukushima No. 1 Nuclear Plant 15 Years On
Fifteen years have passed since the nuclear accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant i...
April 17, 2026
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Travel SpotsVisitors Stroll Through Curtain of Cherry Blossoms in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
FUKUSHIMA — Weeping cherry trees were in full bloom along a walking path of an abandoned railway ...
April 14, 2026
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General News200-Year-Old Weeping Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom in Japan’s Fukushima Pref.
FUKUSHIMA — A famous shidarezakura weeping cherry tree is in full bloom in Nihonmatsu, Fukushima ...
April 12, 2026
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General NewsTunnel of Full-Bloom Cherry Blossoms in Japan’s Fukushima Pref.; People Enjoy View in Area Affected by Nuclear Accident
People walk under rows of cherry blossoms in their prime at the Yonomori district in Tomioka, Fuk...
April 9, 2026
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Travel SpotsFukushima Cherry Tree in Full Bloom; Believed to Be Over 1,000 Years Old
The Miharu Takizakura cherry tree, a national natural monument located in Miharu, Fukushima Prefe...
April 8, 2026
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General NewsBear Spotted in Residential Area of Fukushima Pref., Japan; Nearby Schools Temporarily Closed
KORIYAMA, Fukushima — A bear measuring about 1.5 meters in length was spotted in a residential ar...
April 7, 2026
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Travel SpotsCherry Blossoms Begin Blooming at Tsuruga Castle in Japan’s Fukushima Pref.
AIZUWAKAMATSU, Fukushima — Cherry trees have begun blooming at Tsuruga Castle Park in Aizuwakamat...
April 4, 2026
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General NewsAgricultural Land in Fukushima Converted to Solar Farms, Bringing Unsightly Sprawl
Solar panels have been installed across more than seven square kilometers of farmland in Fukushim...
March 24, 2026
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General NewsCoastal Walking Trail in Japan’s Tohoku Region Through Earthquake-Affected Towns Links Locals, Hikers
The Michinoku Coastal Trail is a long walking path along the Pacific coast that spans four prefec...
March 23, 2026
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General NewsReopened Fukushima Municipalities Lure New Residents with Education, Subsidies, but Struggle to Build Enough Housing
The return of residents has plateaued to the 11 municipalities in Fukushima Prefecture that had b...
March 10, 2026
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General NewsFukushima Towns Only Back to 20% of Population Before Nuclear Disaster
In 11 municipalities in Fukushima Prefecture that were evacuated after the accident at the Fukush...
March 9, 2026
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BaseballJapan’s Lotte Marines Catcher Sato Hopes to Inspire Residents in Quake-, Tsunami-Hit Hometown
CHIBA — Chiba Lotte Marines catcher Toshiya Sato is especially determined as he prepares for the ...
March 9, 2026
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M6.0 Earthquake Hits Japan’s Tohoku Region; Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi Prefectures Observe 4 on Japanese Scale With No Risk of Tsunami
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Giant Cherry Blossom Tree Resembling Waterfall Draws Visitors to Fukushima Pref. Town; Tree Believed to be Over 1,000 Years Old
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Oyamazakura Cherry Trees now in Full Bloom in Fukushima; ‘Rare Cherry Blossoms’ were Planted in 2001 to Celebrate Birth of Princess Aiko
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Hundreds of Samurai Riders Ride High Fukushima Pref. Festival; Soma Nomaoi Festival Attracts 35,000 Spectators on Sunday
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Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak in Fukushima Pref., Including Trees Planted to Commemorate Birth of Princess Aiko