Tag Archives: Ruiko Muto

3 Former Executives to Be Prosecuted in Fukushima Nuclear Disaster via The New York Times

Posted on 2015/07/31 by norma field

TOKYO — In the first criminal prosecutions of officials connected to the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster of 2011, the Japanese authorities said Friday that they would move forward with cases against three former executives of the Tokyo Electric Power Company, … Continue reading →

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Fukushima victims speak. Will anyone listen?　via Al Jazeera American

Posted on 2015/03/11 by norma field

By Trisha Pritikin […] The Fukushima victims are demanding criminal prosecution of the Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) and relevant government officials for criminal negligence for not safeguarding the reactors and the often catastrophic mishandling and misinformation during and after … Continue reading →

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[video] Atomic Age II: Fukushima (in English and Japanese) via Youtube

Posted on 2012/08/23 by Tomomi Yamaguchi

The videos of the Atomic Age II: Fukushima Symposium via Youtube! Each of the following two playlists consists of 4 parts. The autoplay will get you through the entire symposium. ALL ENGLISH ORIGINAL (English and Japanese)

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[video]Atomic Age II: Fukushima Symposium (in English and Japanese via MindOnline)

Posted on 2012/08/23 by Tomomi Yamaguchi

Finally the videos from the Atomic Age II: Fukushima symposium are up! in English (MindOnline) Atomic Age II: Fukushima—Session 1, Part 1—English Atomic Age II: Fukushima—Session 1, Part 2—English Atomic Age II: Fukushima—Session 2—English Atomic Age II: Fukushima—Session 3 Roundtable—English … Continue reading →

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Muto Ruiko and the Movement of Fukushima Residents to Pursue Criminal Charges against Tepco Executives and Government Officials via Japan Focus

Posted on 2012/07/01 by Tomomi Yamaguchi

This article includes a speech by Muto Ruiko, given at the Atomic Age II: Fukushima symposium on May 5 at the University of Chicago. Tomomi YAMAGUCHI and Muto Ruiko Translation by Norma Field Summary Muto Ruiko is a long-time antinuclear … Continue reading →

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A stolen life: Fukushima woman looks back on lost peaceful life due to nuclear crisis via The Mainichi

Posted on 2012/06/18 by norma field

TAMURA, Fukushima — For some 16 years prior to the outbreak of the nuclear crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, 58-year-old Ruiko Muto led a simple, peaceful life surrounded by this rural city’s beautiful, rich nature. Today, 15 … Continue reading →

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