RECONSTRUCTION AND DECOMMISSIONING IN FUKUSHIMA

Abstract

11 years have passed since the accident of TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station (NPS). All units at the site are being kept stable. The monitoring data indicates that the environment impact on the site and surrounding area have been significantly reduced.

Things are going back to normal in the surrounding area of Fukushima Daiichi NPS. The lift of evacuation order is progressing. Infrastructures such as railway and town offices are being restored. Former residents are beginning to return to formerly restricted areas. Local festivals are starting to be held again. Industries including fisheries are also revitalized.

Import restrictions of food by other countries and regions are being lifted. Last year, Singapore and the United States lifted the restriction. The United Kingdom and Indonesia also lifted this year.

Reconstruction and decommissioning in Fukushima is progressing concurrently and steadily.