Fukushima water release to be key issue in general election Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If you're not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: https://www.enable-javascript.com/ People protest in front of the Prime Minister's Office on Tuesday against the government's decision to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the sea. | KYODO Jiji Apr 14, 2021 The government’s decision to release into the ocean treated radioactive water from the disaster-hit Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant is expected to be a key issue in the next general election.