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Sep 6, 2026 at 9:11 PM ET
Hitachiomiya backlash over nuclear waste plan
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A rural town in northwest Ibaraki, Hitachiomiya, is facing backlash over a nuclear waste plan, with residents and stakeholders saying it is “not our problem.” The dispute is tied to the town’s local economy and tourism profile along the Naka River valley.
WHO: Residents and stakeholders in Hitachiomiya
WHAT: Backlash against a nuclear waste plan for the town
WHEN: Reported Sep 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Hitachiomiya, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
WHY: Opposition is being expressed against the nuclear waste plan, framed as a local issue residents say should not be imposed on them.
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