Lives of Fukushima - 12 testimonies from Fukushima nuclear disaster

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This page was created by Greenpeace Japan in 2021,
marking ten years anniversary of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.
We keep these testimonies here in the hope that we will continue to think about
what nuclear power and nuclear accidents mean to us.
The testimonies on this page were recorded at the time of the interviews.
Available in Japanese, English and French.

Six experts give their perspectives on the Fukushima Daiichi accident and the past ten years –
where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re headed.

Masashi Goto, retired nuclear engineer, believes that no use of technology should overstep human rights.
Aileen Mioko Smith is a long term anti-nuclear activist who thinks Japan needs to rethink and restructure the systems of governance in order for any change to lead to a nuclear-free future.
Yuichi Kaido, a veteran lawyer involved in multiple anti-nuclear campaigns, believes litigation will help bring about the demise of the nuclear industry.
Rianne Teule, an experienced radiation protection advisor, worked in Fukushima in the weeks after the nuclear crisis, and has closely followed the situation since.
UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteurs discuss their concerns and implications for human rights of Japanese citizens during the ongoing Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster.
Naoto Kan, former Prime Minister of Japan, reflects on the Fukushima disaster, and his belief that a change from nuclear to renewable energies can revitalise and power the nation.