Fukushima Towns Only Back to 20% of Population Before Nuclear Disaster
- Posted on March 9, 2026
- By The Japan News
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Fukushima Towns Only Back to 20% of Population Before Nuclear Disaster
In 11 municipalities in Fukushima Prefecture that were evacuated after the accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in 2011, the combined population stands at about 18,000, or just 20% of the pre-disaster level, according to interviews with local governments.
