By SHOKO RIKIMARU/ Staff Writer
March 10, 2020 at 18:34 JST
Osamu Mochizuki talks at his home on Feb. 28 about what his town was like before the 2011 nuclear disaster forced the evacuation of Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture. A letter written by his grandchild to celebrate his birthday is posted on the wall. (Shoko Rikimaru)
TOMIOKA, Fukushima Prefecture--When the evacuation order was lifted here three years ago for residents to return home after the 2011 nuclear accident, local officials thought a supermarket would be a welcome sight. [Read More]
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