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Man exposed to radiation 57 years ago meets people from Fukushima

Matashichi Oishi was exposed to nuclear fallout from a US hydrogen bomb test on Bikini Atoll in 1954 as a crewmember of the Daigo Fukuryu-maru trawler. Now 77, he's concerned about Japan's most recent nuclear hazard. Oishi attended a conference of the Japan Congress against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs, held in Fukushima prefecture. He talked with people from the area who are worried about how the meltdown of the Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant may affect them. Oishi spoke about his own experience and his continued medical problems. Other news: - Hiroshima peace declaration to call for review of Japan's energy policy - Rice to be included in farm products checked for radiation

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  • Originally Aired August 6, 2011
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network NHK
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