Asia Insight · SEASON 11
From Disaster to Frontier: Fukushima's New Residents
Episode 25 · 2022-12-16

- Documentary
- News
Episode overview
The 2011 nuclear meltdown in Fukushima Prefecture forced many people to evacuate for years. While many locals have not returned even after decontamination, the number of residents moving in from other areas of the country has shown an increase. They come to towns in the region sensing new opportunities. One man opened a brewery serving unique beverages, while another came to support the community. Original residents who endured the disaster welcome these new contributions as they work together for the future of their towns.
28 minutes
Season 11 episodes
1. Diary of a Nursing Student in Lockdown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam2022-01-14
2. Budding Entrepreneurs Turn a New Leaf: Bali, Indonesia2022-01-21
3. Victims of Leftover Unexploded Ordnance: Laos2022-02-04
4. Eyes on the Sky: Vulture Man of Phuket2022-02-11
5. Days in China's Child-seeking Town2022-02-18
6. Hanoi's Floating Families: Vietnam2022-02-25
7. China's Clinical Trial Boom2022-03-04
8. Cushioning COVID with Comedy: The Philippines2022-03-11
9. Protecting Endangered Deer: Laos2022-03-18
10. Faith and Nature on the Sacred Peak: North Borneo, Malaysia2022-03-25
11. Chinese Citizens Disputing the War in Ukraine2022-04-29
12. An Alcohol Renaissance in South Korea2022-05-06
13. Defending the King of Fruit: Thailand2022-05-27
14. The Price of the Zero-COVID Policy: Beijing, China2022-07-08
15. South Korea's Deepening Gender Conflict2022-07-15
16. Vibrant Working Women: Hunza Valley, Pakistan2022-08-12
17. Disabled Citizens Seek Freedom of Movement: South Korea2022-08-19
18. A New Growth Hub on the Border: Cambodia2022-08-26
19. Thai Tourism Reopens with New Ideas2022-09-02
20. Saving Young Lives Across Mongolia2022-09-16
21. First on the Scene: Hanoi's Civilian Rescue, Vietnam2022-09-23
22. A Classroom on Trash Mountain: Indonesia2022-09-30
23. The Plight of Semi-basement Residents: South Korea2022-11-11
24. Yak Cheese for a Brighter Future: Mongolia2022-11-25
25. From Disaster to Frontier: Fukushima's New Residents2022-12-16
26. Let No Student Fall Behind: The Philippines2022-12-30