NHK WORLD PRIME

Season 5 Episode 8: Fukushima Monologue

Following the March 2011 accident at TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, everyone within a 20km area was ordered to evacuate. Matsumura Naoto alone stayed put. For 10 years, he has taken care of animals abandoned by those who left. Only a few people have since returned, but the reconstruction is in full swing. Matsumura's home is changing beyond recognition. In Fukushima Monologue, we hear his story. It gives us a chance to reflect on resilience, and what is truly important.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

8

Episodes:

171

Cast:

Quality:

HD

Duration:

49 min

First Air:

2017

Rating:

9.0