First historical listing for Oiso Town
The former Kinoshita Villa alongside Sagami Bay has been registered as a tangible cultural property. The house has been recognized for its contribution to the historical scenery of the area. This is the first listing for Oiso, and the 157th listing for Kanagawa Prefecture. Read more
Yamagata City to start measuring homes for radiation
Yamagata City will be the first area in Yamagata Prefecture to start measuring the radiation levels of homes. Between 150 and 200 homes will be tested by the city to determine whether decontamination is needed.
If the radiation level at 50 cm above ground exceed 1 microsievert/hr, the city can provide advice to the homeowner and hire decontamination workers. Residents can submit applications to have their home measured, and testing will begin on December 20. The city believes they can visit up to 25 homes per day.Read more