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Japan to reuse low-radioactivity Fukushima soil in Saitama, Sendai

8/26/2026

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Japan's government will reuse low-radioactivity Fukushima soil at office complexes in Saitama and Sendai.
Environment Minister Yuko Ishihara announced on August 25 the reuse plan for Saitama and Sendai offices.
The Saitama and Sendai projects are the first reuse outside Tokyo, apart from Fukushima demonstration sites.
Law mandates permanent disposal of the material outside Fukushima Prefecture by 2045.

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Japan's government will reuse low-radioactivity Fukushima soil at office complexes in Saitama and Sendai.
Environment Minister Yuko Ishihara announced on August 25 the reuse plan for Saitama and Sendai offices.
The Saitama and Sendai projects are the first reuse outside Tokyo, apart from Fukushima demonstration sites.
Law mandates permanent disposal of the material outside Fukushima Prefecture by 2045.