Fukushima wastewater release: Surfers seek to allay fears as locals brace for potential backlash

As Japan releases treated radioactive water into the ocean, locals in Fukushima are bracing for potential backlash. But, at Iwasawa beach in Nahara town, some residents are hoping to allay fears by surfing above such concerns. The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant is right along the coastline further down from Iwasawa. Twelve years ago, three reactor cores at the plant melted and radiation was released into the atmosphere and ocean after a magnitude nine earthquake triggered a massive tsunami. At its peak, over 164,000 Fukushima residents had to abandon their homes. Read more: https://cna.asia/3QV7UM5 Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook:   / channelnewsasia   Instagram:   / channelnewsasia   Twitter:   / channelnewsasia   TikTok:   / channelnewsasia