We Are Tomodachi Spring / Summer 2018

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25FruitsFukushima Prefecture is blessed with a good climate and rich soil, enabling mouth-watering fruit to be produced in each of the four seasons. For that reason, Fukushima is known as the “kingdom of fruit.” While the Hamadori area also grows figs, kiwis, and other fruit, it is best known for its Japanese pears. From late August into late September, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of Japanese pears virtually bursting with their natural juices. Visitors can pick their own Japanese pears at some orchards, enabling them to enjoy the tastes of the Hamadori region to the full as they pick pears with their own hands.Radiation doses (as of January 2018)Thanks to the tireless efforts to recover from the accident at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, radiation doses in Fukushima Prefecture are now at roughly the same level as major cities such as Tokyo, New York, and London. Source: Japan National Tourism OrganizationFukushima Pref.Fukushima: 0.11Iwaki: 0.08Aizuwakamatsu: 0.07Minamisoma: 0.11Fukushima DaiichiNuclear Power StationCityDose rate (µSv/h)Fukushimasee the map belowTokyo0.037New York0.046London0.108Berlin0.073Hong Kong0.080-0.150Seoul0.117