In response to a series of criticisms of the design of tritium drawn like a so-called "Yuru-chara" in videos and leaflets that emphasize the safety of treated water, the Minister of Reconstruction Hirasawa apologized and apologized for the design. I reiterated the idea of ​​publishing after correcting.

The Reconstruction Agency announced on the 13th of this month that the TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station decided to dilute the ever-increasing amount of treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium to a concentration below the national standard and release it into the sea. We have released videos and leaflets that emphasize the safety of treated water.



However, criticisms continued for the design that drew tritium like a so-called "Yuru-chara", and the release was canceled the next day.



At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Reconstruction Hirasawa said, "I think the people of Fukushima who were affected by the disaster may feel" what is it? " It is a big reflection that I neglected to do so. The Governor of Fukushima pointed out that "this is counterproductive," and I humbly reflect on it. "



He apologized, "I'm sorry and sincerely apologize for the unpleasant shape," and reiterated the idea of ​​revising the design and publishing it.