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Sakura trees inspire a sweet delicacy in Fukushima

Sakura trees inspire a sweet delicacy in Fukushima

In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

July 8, 20243m 30s

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Show Notes

In the aftermath of the 2011 accident at the Fukushima nuclear power plant, the 16,000 residents of nearby Tomioka Town were ordered to evacuate. Most have never returned. But one former resident is back with a new product he hopes will help revive his disaster-hit hometown.