Global Times, By Xu Keyue and Xing Xiaojing in Iwaki, May 15, 2023 The Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan is known as "the island of happiness," which embodies people's longing for a better life. Summer began in Fukushima in early May when locals normally look forward to intimate contact with the sea. However, despite strong opposition…
As summer approaches, the Global Times reporters went to the Fukushima Prefecture. In this first installment of this field investigation, the Global Times reveals the palpable sense of fear and unease hanging over Fukushima, paired with intense opposition from locals who chanted