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Japan to Use Fukushima Soil in Prime Minister's Flower Beds

5/29/2025

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Japan is set to use slightly radioactive soil from Fukushima in flower beds outside Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's office, showcasing confidence in safety after extensive decontamination since the 2011 disaster. While the government seeks disposal sites by 2045, public apprehension and past protests loom over this controversial initiative.

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Japan is set to use slightly radioactive soil from Fukushima in flower beds outside Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's office, showcasing confidence in safety after extensive decontamination since the 2011 disaster. While the government seeks disposal sites by 2045, public apprehension and past protests loom over this controversial initiative.