In response to a request from Fukushima Prefecture and others to disseminate information on the safety of the plan to release into the sea treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium that accumulates at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station. , Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda said that he would like to visit Fukushima Prefecture from next week to meet directly with local officials and build relationships of trust.
Regarding this, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagiuda said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, "We take seriously the request that the government should take the lead and take responsibility. Regarding the disposal of treated water, fishermen, It is important to gain the understanding of a wide range of people, including wholesalers and retailers and consumers."
On top of that, Minister Hagiuda announced that he will visit Fukushima Prefecture next week and the week after next, saying, "I would like to meet directly with the local people to increase their trusting relationship. Regarding information dissemination, we can use various means to provide easier-to-understand explanations. I would like to make preparations as soon as possible," he said.