Lecture at the Society of Professional Engineers Northeast 3 Region Exchange Training Seminar @ Sapporo

On November 6th, I traveled to Sapporo to participate in the Japan Institute of Professional Engineers' (JIP) Northeast Region Exchange Training Session (Hokkaido, Tohoku, and Hokuriku). I gave a speech as a representative of the Tohoku branch about the current situation, challenges, and future of Futaba County. Approximately 100 engineers attended, including the president of the JIP. I hope that the many people who listened to my speech gained a sense of the reality of Fukushima and its future potential, and that it will remain in their memories.

The reconstruction and revitalization of Fukushima and Futaba County has just begun. This will be an unprecedented effort in the world. We will do our best.

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Current situation, issues, and future possibilities following the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident

[Announcement summary]

Four and a half years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent nuclear accident. Approximately 120,000 residents remain evacuated from areas surrounding the nuclear plant. Unlike natural disasters, the nuclear accident has resulted in evacuation destinations spread across a wide area across the country, exposing various issues, including the collapse of local communities, a decline in the desire to return, the devastation of local areas and culture, and the survival of towns and villages.

Currently, recovery and reconstruction efforts are underway, but various issues have come to light, such as decommissioning, decontamination, urban development, natural regeneration, core industries, etc. Taking into account the main issues facing the region and its inherent potential, this report will discuss the future possibilities of the affected region and the role that professional engineers will play.