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Japan’s govt not happy about Manga art depicting radiation effects of Fukushima nuclear disaster

Manga story about radiation criticized Japan News, Jiji Press, 10 May 14 Environment Minister Nobuteru Ishihara has criticized a manga story for linking nosebleeds to exposure to radiation at Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant.

“I cannot understand the intention behind the story or what the author wants to say,” Ishihara said at a news conference. He underscored the importance of keeping unfounded rumors in check…….

Ishihara also said Friday that doctors with special knowledge have denied a causal relationship between exposure to radiation after the nuclear accident and nosebleeds.

The Environment Ministry is conducting research on the human health effects of radioactive substances released from the plant…….http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0001269114

May 12, 2014 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Japan, media