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Naraha was among the closest towns to the Fukushima nuclear complex when an earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, triggered a meltdown at three reactors. The town’s entire population of just over 7,300 people was evacuated.Although the evacuation order was finally lifted last fall, only 469 people — 6% of the town’s population — have so far returned.
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In the shadow of Fukushima, a ghost town struggles back to life - Los Angeles Times
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Naraha was among the closest towns to the Fukushima nuclear complex when an earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, triggered a meltdown at three reactors. The town’s entire population of just over 7,300 people was evacuated.Although the evacuation order was finally lifted last fall, only 469 people — 6% of the town’s population — have so far returned.
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