It has been four years since the nuclear accident occurred in Fukushima. Babies were born, and many lives were destroyed during this long period of time. People in the disaster-stricken areas have been left behind, forced to live in unsatisfactory health conditions; many are separated from their families. However, no one has taken any responsibility for the accident, or taken any initiative to rebuild their communities. These communities are too radioactive for humans to live in, but the Japanese government is still planning to send those people back to their hometowns. This decision would be “hell on earth” for the returning residents. “I wish there hadn’t been the nuclear plants!” was the outcry of one of Iidate villagers from the NHK TV documentary.
I demand that the Japanese government prioritize the critical situation of the Fukushima residents over the construction of the 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo. People in Fukushima say that their voices have not been heard by their government representatives, including the prime minister. I beseech everyone to take another look at the current status of Fukushima, and re-ignite the “fire in your heart” and recognize the struggle of these people.
Usually customers come first in a good business relationship, but to my surprise, it’s opposite in Fukushima. How would you feel about this?
Three to four people living in small one-bedroom apartments, in horrible evacuation compounds. Days pass without hope or any future prospects. Financial hardships, being surrounded by strangers, and living in an unfamiliar place drives people to depression. After spending months and years with the unbearable pains inflicted upon the Fukushima evacuees, it is not hard to imagine that even people with generally positive attitudes will eventually suffer from depression.
I wonder how I can save those depressed people or how I can bring them back to a normal life. As a mere housewife, all I can do is to let the word out, and ask you to be friends of the Fukushima evacuees.
When I was forty three, I was diagnosed with late-stage stomach cancer. The doctors could not predict my remaining life expectancy. I learned the importance of appreciating every minute, and every second of life. It was at this point when I realized how much I cherished every form of life, mine and all others'. It would be a shame for anyone if they could not appreciate this gift—their one and only given life.
I feel like that there are a lot of unreasonable things going on in the world. Everyone is born a desire for success in life, but we also have to learn to control it. I also think that everyone is born with love and compassion for others. Living with this loving heart is the key to happiness in life.
I am a housewife who doesn’t have any authority or influence. If you notice that I have said something inappropriate on my blog, I apologize for it.
We are asking for donation in order to support Fukushima evacuees. They are still in need of daily necessities such as food and financial support. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I would like to introduce you to the actual evacuation zones. Thank you very much, Momoko Fukuoka.