NOBILO: There are images seared into our collective memory, endless devastation in Japan after a Tsunami crashed into the side of the country, killing more than 20,000 people. The Fukushima Power Plant was hit badly. The wave knocked out cooling systems and caused the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. Well, nine years later and a small town Futaba just a few kilometers from the plant is opening its doors again. It's coinciding with the Olympic Torch Relay, which is due to pass through in the next few weeks. But not all former residents are happy about that.</s>YUJI ONUMA, FUKUSHIMA EVACUEE: When I came in here yesterday, I walked on a branch road which had over 15 micro sever per hour although it may seem like we recovered there are actually many places where the situation is the same as nine years ago. I think it's a fake recovery promotion.</s>NOBILO: That Torch Relay is for an Olympic Games that may have to be pushed back, as Japan grapples with Coronavirus. Japan began the decade with unspeakable tragedy. They're hoping to end it with Olympic glory. The next few months will determine whether or not they'll get the chance. That's "The Brief." I'm Bianca Nobilo. "World Sport" is up next.
Town Near Fukushima Power Plant Reopens.