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Living with the fallout of Fukushima: Parents raise concerns about radiation in Nikko
Parents raise concerns about radiation in NikkoJanuary 06, 2012
By TAICHIRO YOSHINO / Staff Writer
Parents are bombarding the Nikko city government with questions and requests, fearing children on school trips might be exposed to dangerous radiation levels in one of the nation's most popular tourist destinations.
Nikko, a city with gorgeous shrines and a rich history in Tochigi Prefecture, lies about 140 kilometers from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. Many elementary schools in the Tokyo metropolitan area send their students to Nikko on field trips.
Officials of the Nikko government have tried to reassure parents that the area is safe, but they said persistent fears about radiation could lead to a drop in tourism revenue.
Parents and citizens' advocacy groups continue to ask Nikko to conduct radiation tests around the city's tourist attractions and publicize the origins of ingredients used in meals served at hotels where the students will stay.
In December, members of ...
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201201060001
