VOICED: Japon no olvida Fukushima

On March 11, residents of Tokio gathered to remember the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan. Many participated in a minute of silence for the victims. The disaster's impact is still felt, with ongoing protests against nuclear energy. Demonstrators marched through Tokio, demanding the end of nuclear programs and more compensation from TEPCO, the company operating the Fukushima plant. Parents joined the protests, advocating for a nuclear-free future for their children. The day ended with a human chain around the Parliament, showing solidarity and calling for government accountability.

What event were Tokyo residents commemorating with a minute of silence?

• The founding of Tokyo as a city

• The opening of the Tokyo Olympics

• The anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami

• The end of World War II

What was the main demand of the anti-nuclear protesters in Tokyo?

• Immediate end to the nuclear energy program

• Increase in nuclear energy production

• Reduction in electricity prices

• Construction of new nuclear plants

Which company was targeted by protesters for more compensation?

• Sony

• Toyota

• TEPCO

• Mitsubishi

What symbolic action did residents take in front of the Parliament?

• Released balloons

• Formed a human chain

• Planted trees

• Painted murals

What was the primary wish of the parents who protested with their children?

• A world with more technology

• A country with nuclear energy

• A country with more parks

• A world without nuclear power plants