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news Scmp World 2026-04-24

Fukushima's Nuclear Disaster Spurs Novel 'Hope Tourism'

Fifteen years after the Fukushima nuclear accident, the coast is beginning to see a new influx of visitors. These tourists are drawn to the area, ironically, by the catastrophic event that forced residents to leave.

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