5 years since quake, tsunami, nuclear disasters

5 years since quake, tsunami, nuclear disasters

Photo taken March 11, 2016, in the northeastern Japan town of Tomioka shows bags containing waste materials generated during decontamination work following the Fukushima nuclear crisis triggered by a massive quake and tsunami five years ago. The triple disaster left more than 18,000 people dead or missing. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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