Japanese government officials sought understanding from fisheries groups for the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant into the sea and pledged to support their livelihoods throughout a process that will take decades.
Their meeting paves the way for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s planned meeting later Monday with Sakamoto, a crucial step in which Kishida is to convey his government’s commitment to carry out the release safely and to support the livelihoods of the fishing communities.
The government and TEPCO say the water must be removed to make room for the plant’s decommissioning and to prevent accidental leaks from the tanks because much of the water is still contaminated and needs further treatment. While seeking understanding from the fishing community, the government has also worked to explain the plan to neighboring countries, especially South Korea, to keep the issue from interfering with their relationship.
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