Three tourists have admitted to entering abandoned houses in Ōkuma Town, Fukushima Prefecture, in the “difficult-to-return zone” around the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. The incident occurred on September 23–24, 2025, and the defendants reportedly streamed video from inside the houses on YouTube.
- The first trial took place on December 8 at Fukushima District Court, Iwaki Branch.
- Prosecutors are seeking six-month prison terms due to the deliberate nature of the trespassing.
- One defendant said he wanted to show how the area has been recovering but acknowledged he had not considered the legal consequences.
- Defense lawyers requested fines or suspended sentences instead of prison time.
- The court is expected to issue a ruling on December 25, 2025.
Source – Yomiuri
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