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The Fukushima Nuclear Disaster’s Sad Aftermath - 10 Photos

The 15-meter (50 feet) tsunami disabled the power supply and cooling of three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, which sparked a disastrous nuclear accident. As radiation leaked off the plant, 150,000 people were forced to evacuate from the area.

7 Heroes in History Who Confronted Disaster With Kindness

Japanese Pensioners Back on Duty During the Aftermath of Fukushima Image Source: IAEA Imagebank/ Flickr The nuclear disaster that occurred on March 11, 2011, on the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan is the largest nuclear accident after Chernobyl.

This Drawing Took 3.5 Years to Complete...

The most recent major disasters the country faced, the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami that led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant's destruction, were responsible for the deaths of more than 15,000 people.

Where Winter Calls Home...

John’s, Newfoundland The Tadami River in Fukushima, Japan Bern, Switzerland Gullfoss, Iceland The Norwegian Boreal Forest Bergen, Norway The Italian Dolomites Buskerud Fylke, Norway Northern British Columbia, Canada Yosemite National Park The French Alps Prague, Czech Republic Hallstatt, Austria Lake

When Winter Catches Me, Where Would I Like to Be...

John’s, Newfoundland The Tadami River in Fukushima, Japan Bern, Switzerland Gullfoss, Iceland The Norwegian Boreal Forest Bergen, Norway The Italian Dolomites Buskerud Fylke, Norway Northern British Columbia, Canada Yosemite National Park The French Alps Prague, Czech Republic Hallstatt, Austria Lake

Japanese Photographer Captures the Beauty of His Homeland

Plum Blosson, Fukushima Image Source: Yuichi Yokota 8. Kurashiki River Boat Tour, Okayama Image Source: Yuichi Yokota 9. Spring Season, Hanamiyama Park Image Source: Yuichi Yokota 10. Fudo Falls, Mt. Mizugaki Image Source: Yuichi Yokota 11.

14 Incredible News Photos from Around the World

Fukushima, Japan – Rescuing abandoned pets from the nuclear disaster zone.

Scientists Develop 'Flying Dragon' Robot to Fight Fires

The Firefighting Robot of the Future Image source: Tadokoro Laboratory, Tohoku University, Japan The system's inaugural trial took place at the World Robot Summit 2020's opening ceremony in Fukushima in September 2021.

These Mind-Blowing Landscape Photos Need to be Framed

Snow and Ice Award: 'Frozen' by Koki Dote (Japan) Location: Japan, Fukushima Prefecture, Mt. Nishiazuma Image source: International Landscape Photographer of the Year Share these photos with friends and family!

10 Snowy Destinations to Fall in Love With This Winter

The country boasts wonderful landscapes, including that of the Tadami River in Fukushima and its surroundings, which are beautified by the silvery effects of the snow during the winter.

All Aboard the World’s Most Scenic Winter Train Trips

Tadami Line, Japan Trip length: 4 hours The Tadami Line is an 83-mile (133-km) trip from Fukushima to Niigata that almost feels like being inside a Japanese winter postcard. This train route has gained the reputation as one of the most romantic rides in the world and not without reason.

Traditional Japan's Best-Kept Secrets: 13 Cozy Villages

Kitashiobara Lake Akimoto (Image source: Wikimedia Commons ) Experience the best of Japan's traditional countryside with Kitashiobara, a magical little town located in Fukushima Prefecture. It is famous for its breathtaking natural beauty, especially its mountains, lakes, and woods.