Japanese families recall Fukushima nuclear disaster

Tokyo, Mar 11 (Prensa Latina) Multiple families in Japan paid tribute on Wednesday to loved ones who were victims of one of the worst nuclear accidents in history, which occurred at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant 15 years ago.

March 11, 2026
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More than 19,711 people lost their lives due to the disaster, and the police estimate that 2,519 remain missing.

A powerful earthquake struck the northeastern coast of Japan on March 11, 2011, triggering a tsunami with waves over 10 meters high that disrupted operations at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, owned by the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO).

Core meltdowns and the release of a large quantity of radioactive materials unleashed a cataclysmic event that forever altered the landscape of the region.

NHK news channel informed this Wednesday that memorial ceremonies were held nationwide to recall the victims and reflect on how to pass on the lessons learned from the accident.

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