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  • Izumita Jun, chief attendant at the East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Museum, a facility operated by the Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework.

    Izumita Jun, chief attendant at the East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Museum, a facility operated by the Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework.

  • The Fukushima Disaster Memorial Museum stands in an area that was devastated by the 2011 tsunami.

    The Fukushima Disaster Memorial Museum stands in an area that was devastated by the 2011 tsunami.

  • Kuma Katsuyoshi uses photographs to convey the devastation of the triple disaster.

    Kuma Katsuyoshi uses photographs to convey the devastation of the triple disaster.

  • Kuma says he will continue to work as a guide as long as he is able.

    Kuma says he will continue to work as a guide as long as he is able.

  • Endō Miku says she initially had mixed feelings about becoming a guide.

    Endō Miku says she initially had mixed feelings about becoming a guide.

  • The museum’s roof offers a view of a new park being created to commemorate the area’s reconstruction.

    The museum’s roof offers a view of a new park being created to commemorate the area’s reconstruction.

  • This display on the Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework is updated regularly.

    This display on the Fukushima Innovation Coast Framework is updated regularly.

  • “Nuclear Power: Energy for a Bright Future” proclaims a sign from 1991. It was taken down in 2015 and is now stored at the Museum. (© Jiji)

    “Nuclear Power: Energy for a Bright Future” proclaims a sign from 1991. It was taken down in 2015 and is now stored at the Museum. (© Jiji)

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