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Japanese town Hitachiomiya faces backlash over nuclear waste storage plan

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The Japanese town of Hitachiomiya is considering a preliminary survey to assess its suitability for storing highly radioactive nuclear waste, a proposal that has ignited significant local opposition. Mayor Sadayuki Suzuki cited the region's geological characteristics and available land as potential advantages, as requested by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. However, residents and tourism officials are concerned about the lasting stigma and negative impact such a facility could have on the town's economy and reputation. AI

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Japanese town Hitachiomiya faces backlash over nuclear waste storage plan

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Nuclear waste plan for Japanese resort town sparks backlash: ‘not our problem’

    The rural Japanese town of Hitachiomiya sprawls down the Naka River valley in northwest Ibaraki prefecture, surrounded by lush forests and overlooked by the picturesque Yamizo mountains. Just 140km (87 miles) from Tokyo, its golf courses attract weekend players, while onsen hot s…

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