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No nuclear parade for Earth Day in Tokyo

(Agencies/chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2012-04-22 17:00

Tokyo - Japan is set to have no nuclear power within weeks for the first time in over 40 years following last year's crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, which crushed public trust in nuclear power and prevented the restart of reactors shut for regular maintenance checks.

No nuclear parade for Earth Day in Tokyo

Participants wear masks at a parade demanding a stop to all nuclear power plants in Japan as part of an event for Earth Day in Tokyo April 22, 2012.[Photo/Agencies]

No nuclear parade for Earth Day in Tokyo

Participants carry a large traditional carp-shaped wind sock called "Koinobori" at a parade demanding a stop to all nuclear power plants in Japan as part of an event for Earth Day in Tokyo April 22, 2012.[Photo/Agencies]

No nuclear parade for Earth Day in Tokyo

A participant in a protective suit, waves banners reading, "No nuclear power", at a parade demanding a stop to all nuclear power plants in Japan as a part of an event for Earth Day in Tokyo April 22, 2012.[Photo/Agencies]

 

 

 

 

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