It was March 11 of 2011 when Fukushima nuclear disaster occurred. Japan stopped the operation of all 50 nuclear reactors after the disaster.
Then, the government decided to restart nuclear plants in June 2012. The operation began again at Kansai Electric Power’s Ohi nuclear station in Ishikawa Prefecture on July 1st.
Opinions still divide widely between pro- and anti- nuclear groups.
A large anti-nuclear demonstration was held in Tokyo today.
Thousands of people joined the march. Men, women, young people, old people and children were included. Many of them were from Fukushima, Osaka and many other regions outside Tokyo.
It was the largest anti-nuclear demonstration ever held in Tokyo. The organizers announced about 175 thousands peopled joined the event. (The police announced it was about 75 thousands).
“We do not need nuclear generation”, “We oppose to the restart of Ohi plant” and other slogans were heard everywhere.
Politics were also seen. Civil servant unions as well as Social Democrat Party were highly visible among the participants. NGO groups were not so vivid. "Keep Article 9 of Japanese Constitution" was also found in signboards.
It is true that anti-nuclear feeling is widely shared among Japanese people. It is also true that people want to use enough electricity.
Discussions were often held in the TV and other occasions. Most of them were unfortunately not so constructive enough.
Various aspects are found in anf behind nulcear issue.
A large anti-nuclear demonstration was held in Tokyo today.
Politics were also seen. Civil servant unions as well as Social Democrat Party were highly visible among the participants. NGO groups were not so vivid. "Keep Article 9 of Japanese Constitution" was also found in signboards.
Discussions were often held in the TV and other occasions. Most of them were unfortunately not so constructive enough.
Various aspects are found in anf behind nulcear issue.
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