I can always answer very confident, that I do not live in fear and that Tokyo is safe. Tokyo is almost 300 km from the Fukushima Nuclear Plant and the measured levels are very low. I also believe that nobody can lie on these facts, as we have too many journalists in town who also measure all the time the radition in air and water. If there would be the slighest mis-communication by any official in Tokyo, then they would publish it immediately. They wait for this...
At the same time, the levels are not very good nearby the nuclear plant, as you can see on below graphic (http://japan.failedrobot.com/):
Tokyo and Yokohama have white tags, which means that the radiation levels are below the average, but in the area of Fukushima you see yellow and orange tags (up to 4.7 micro Sv outside of the evacuation zone).
Yesterday I wrote about our friend, Yusuke, who lives in this area and does not feel very safe, but he has the personal feeling not to leave his friends, family and responsiblity behind. He might not be in direct danger as the radiation is decreasing these days, but many people have saftey concerns and espcially for the children. Today I could read in the newspaper about the precautions of the government, which makes me worried for the people and especially for their emotions:
"Outdoor school activities limited in Fukushima"
The school kids are not allowed to play outside for long time and as well not allowed to use swimmingpools, etc. Of course, this is depressing and the kids need a lot of care. Because of this, people like Yusuke and all other helper are so important for the children and all people there.
Please let us thank them and pray for them today.
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