Japan injects new life into Fukushima with nuclear plant ‘hope tourism’
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-23 22:21 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Fifteen years after the Fukushima disaster, tourists are visiting the area for a glimpse of the catastrophe. The wrecked site has become an attraction, despite signs warning of restricted access.
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