Abroad in Japan
China Bans Japanese Seafood As Fukushima Releases Water
Sep 6, 2023
The hosts discuss their experiences in Japan, struggles with pronunciation, meeting an influencer, celebrity encounters and missed opportunities, controversy surrounding the release of radioactive water from Fukushima, and casual conversation about skiing, violin, and dialects in Japan.
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Quick takeaways
- China has announced a ban on all seafood imports from Japan in response to the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea.
- Skiing in Japan, particularly in places like Hokkaido, is highly recommended due to the exceptional quality of the snow and the beautiful landscapes.
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Release of Radioactive Water
The Japanese government has started releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea, a key step in the decommissioning process. The water contains traces of tritium and has been stored in tanks for years. China has announced a ban on all seafood imports from Japan in response, while protests have taken place across Japan. The release of water will take place over the course of 30 years.
