Japan to expand Fukushima soil recycling to Sendai, Saitama
By The BriefBrief
Japan’s Environment Ministry plans to reuse soil collected during decontamination work near the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex at national government branch offices in Miyagi and Saitama prefectures. The government has already reused the soil at 12 sites in Tokyo since July last year, including the prime minister’s office and other buildings in Kasumigaseki.
WHO:Japan’s Environment Ministry
WHAT:Plans to reuse decontamination soil from near the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex at national government branch offices in Miyagi and Saitama prefectures, including Sendai and Saitama.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 9:58 PM ET
WHERE:Japan
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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