The Hydrangea Revolution and Japan’s Unheard Voices » AKIO MATSUMURA

Since the Fukushima accident a popular movement has grown in Japan as well. Tens of thousands of people protested the government’s decision to restart two reactors this month at the Oi nuclear plant in Fukui Prefecture. People chanted “No More Fukushima,” and called for nuclear energy to remain off in Japan. They want accountability and responsibility by the Japanese government and TEPCO. (It is notable that many young mothers joined the demonstration to call for their children’s safety).