Memorial ceremonies held near nuclear plant
Memorial ceremonies for tsunami victims have been held in Okuma Town, which hosts the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and remains a no-entry zone.
Fourteen people came by bus to attend the ceremonies on Sunday, which took place at 2 locations near the nuclear power plant.
The participants wearing protective suits offered a silent prayer and flowers to the spirits of the deceased.
In Okuma, 9 people died and one person went missing in the tsunami. About 11,000 residents are all living away from the town.
A woman who lost her husband says one year has passed so quickly, and that she is half giving up returning to Okuma.
Memorial ceremonies for tsunami victims have been held in Okuma Town, which hosts the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and remains a no-entry zone.
Fourteen people came by bus to attend the ceremonies on Sunday, which took place at 2 locations near the nuclear power plant.
The participants wearing protective suits offered a silent prayer and flowers to the spirits of the deceased.
In Okuma, 9 people died and one person went missing in the tsunami. About 11,000 residents are all living away from the town.
A woman who lost her husband says one year has passed so quickly, and that she is half giving up returning to Okuma.
