Is Fukushima Daiichi still operating?

The sister nuclear plant Fukushima Daini (“number two”), 12 km (7.5 mi) to the south, is also run by TEPCO….

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
Location	Ōkuma, Fukushima
Coordinates	37°25′23″N 141°01′59″ECoordinates: 37°25′23″N 141°01′59″E
Status	Being decommissioned
Construction began	July 25, 1967

Is it safe to visit Fukushima?

We’re not recommending a sightseeing trip to the gates of the Fukushima Daiichi plant, in fact, you should heed the advice from the American, British and Australian governments and stay at least 12mi (20km) from Fukushima. But, don’t cancel your plans. The (no more dangerous than usual) world awaits you.

How long will the radiation from Fukushima last?

However, the accident in 2011 supplements these established sources, and the long half-life of 137Cs (30.04 years) means it will persist in the environment for quite some time when compared to that of 134Cs (2.07 years).

Is Japan safe to visit radiation?

It is safe to travel to Japan as radiation levels in most parts, including Tokyo, are within the normal range of background radiation. Entry to some areas close to the Fukushima Dai-ichi NPP is restricted due to elevated radiation levels.

Is food from Japan safe after Fukushima?

Furthermore, FDA has no evidence that radionuclides from the Fukushima incident are present in the U.S. food supply at levels that are unsafe or would pose a public health concern and believes this action will have no effect on the safety of foods imported from Japan and U.S. domestic food products, including seafood …

Is radiation from Fukushima reaching the US?

Radiation from Fukushima has reached the United States in three ways. Air currents carried radiation across the Pacific to the United States. Radioactive iodine and cesium were detected in air, rainwater, surface water and some food samples collected in California within a few days of the Fukushima disaster.