In Iitate Village, Fukushima Prefecture, where evacuation orders due to the nuclear accident have been lifted, about 3,000 cherry trees grown by residents are in full bloom.
A couple of Mr. Masao Aida and Mr. Tsutaeda from the Itamizawa district of Iitate Village, Fukushima Prefecture, started planting cherry trees more than 20 years ago in an attempt to create the most famous cherry blossom spot in the village.
Even after the nuclear accident forced the entire village to evacuate, we continued to plant trees to support the hearts of the residents, and now more than 3,000 trees are popular as "reconstruction cherry blossoms" on a 7-hectare site. I will.
In Iitate Village, the evacuation order due to the nuclear accident was lifted four years ago, except for some, and let's see the cherry blossoms in full bloom on the 11th of the anniversary of the earthquake and the nuclear accident, which is 10 years and 1 month. Many people visited.
The visitors enjoyed the cherry blossoms while taking pictures after taking measures against infection.
A woman in her 70s who visited from Date City, the evacuation destination, said, "The blooming condition is wonderful. It's been 10 years since I evacuated, and it's hard to come to the village, but I'm relieved to see this cherry blossom." It was.
Mr. Aida said, "I didn't expect so many people to come 10 years ago. The blooming condition of this year is the best, so please come and see it."
Mr. Tsutaeda said, "I would be happy if it could be the basis of the hearts of the residents. I would like you to see the cherry blossoms while taking measures against infection and relieve the stress of the corona virus."