Production by MOE
MOE produces the movies and publications of environmental remediation such as decontamination activities and the information of radiation protection in Fukushima.
Publication
Manga "Nasubi no Gimon (Nasubi asks Questions)" Food Edition
Decontamination of agricultural land (paddy fields and orchards) in Fukushima Prefecture, and measures against radioactive substances in foods such as rice, fruits and milk, are detailed in the narratives of farmers and practitioners, as well as in the commentary of experts.
Published: August 28, 2017
Update: May 2020
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Pamphlet What Does “Recycling of Removed Soil” Mean?
This booklet summarizes basic information related to recycling of removed soil.
It centers in particular on the recycling demonstration project that is being conducted in the Nagadoro District of Iitate Village, Fukushima Prefecture. We hope that as you read this booklet, you will gain a better understanding regarding recycling of removed soil, and that it will help to answer any questions that you have.
TV Programs and Videos
Nasubi asks Questions Part 4 [#1 Are the radiation levels at the temporary storage sites safe?]
Nasubi-san visited a temporary storage site, where he learned the shielding mechanism of radiation and the periodical checks to ensure its safety.
Published: August 17, 2017
Nasubi asks Questions Part 4 [#2 Can radioactive materials leak from the temporary storage sites?]
Nasubi-san visited a temporary storage site, where he checked the sealing of removed soil and waste, and whether radioactive materials leaked from the heat dissipation pipes.
Published: August 17, 2017
Nasubi asks Questions Part 4 [#5 What is radiation level on Mt. Everest?]
Nasubi-san checked the cumulative exposure dose during his Mt. Everest expedition in May 2016. He also visited Fukushima High School to ask what the Super Science Club does.
Published: August 17, 2017
Nasubi asks Questions Part 1 [#1 Are temporary storage sites safe?]
Nasubi-san went to Date City in Fukushima Pref. to make sure how safe the temporary storage sites were.
He learned how effectively he could protect himself from the contaminated soil.
Published: February 1, 2014
Last updated: August 17, 2017
Nasubi asks Questions Part 1 [#7 How much soil is removed during the decontamination of residential land?]
Nasubi-san found that it was very important to remove the contaminated soil to reduce the air dose rate.
He also found how much was the appropriate volume for removing soil and how effectively the soil should be removed.
Published: March 15, 2014
Last updated: August 17, 2017
Nasubi asks Questions Part 1 [#10 How much radiation are we exposed to in a year?]
Nasubi-san went to Date City again, where glass bags are distributed to the citizens.
With the glass badges, the citizens knew how much radiation are they exposed to.
He thought that it was very important to measure the radiation individually and realize the radiation level correctly.
Published: March 15, 2014
Last updated: August 17, 2017
Living in Fukushima : Stories of Decontamination and Reconstruction
This video tells you how the decontamination works are implemented and how the lessons learned would be useful for reconstruction in Fukushima after the nuclear accident.
Published: September 2013
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