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Living with Fear in Fukushima

Residents of Fukushima Prefecture wonder if it’s safe to resume their lives

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Living with Fear in Fukushima
Photo: Eliza Strickland

Photo: Eliza Strickland
Protective Gear: Spending an hour inside Okuma requires donning head-to-foot protective gear, as well as a dosimeter to keep track of radiation levels. In a recent survey of former Okuma residents, only 11 percent said they hoped to return to their town and live in their homes again.
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