"Fukushima Revita station," a Portal site for Information on Fukushima's Revitalization, Launched

Communicating Fukushima's revitalization globally in real-time

'Future From Fukushima'
--Information-sharing platform that invites anyone in or outside the prefecture to participate and interact--
http://www.facebook.com/FutureFromFukushima

Fukushima Revita station as viewed on a PC (Graphic: Business Wire)

FUKUSHIMA, Japan--()--Under its slogan, "Future From Fukushima," the Fukushima Prefecture Public Relations Division (Gov., Masao Uchihori) has been primarily using Facebook as its information-sharing platform, providing a forum for anyone in or outside the prefecture to participate and interact. Here, all government departments collaborate to build a sense of unity in conveying the 'Wonder' and 'Now' of Fukushima to all over the world.

Revitalization status from the Great East Japan Earthquake updated in real-time

It has been 4 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake struck on March 11, 2011. Fukushima's revitalization efforts are steadily progressing, owing not only to domestic support, but also to the generous support of people from around the globe.
In order to share information with as many people as possible on the status of revitalization efforts in Fukushima, a portal site with up-to-date revitalization information, "Fukushima Revita station," was launched on the concept of sharing information in a friendly and easy-to-understand manner.

Information on the portal site is organized into 10 categories, geared towards most people's interests, and progress is updated in real time using pictures, video, and other tools. Categories include, (1) Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant status; (2) Radiation and decontamination; (3) Evacuation zone status and victim support; (4) Life and health of residents; (5) Radioactive testing of food and water; (6) Infrastructure restoration and maintenance; (7) Agriculture, forestry, and fisheries; (8) Commerce and industry/Tourism; (9) New industries; (10) Support Fukushima.

Information is provided in seven languages with emphasis on those used in Asia, the US, and Europe

In order to promote sharing Fukushima's current conditions globally, Fukushima Revita station has incorporated automatic translation capabilities in seven languages, including English, Chinese, Korean, and others.
Naturally, smartphone access is also supported. Please visit Fukushima Revita station to get up-to-date information on Revitalization progress in the disaster region.

Fukushima Revita station: http://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/site/portal/

Contacts

For inquiries concerning this press release, please contact below
Fukushima Prefecture
Tatsushi Otsuki, +81-24-521-7124
Deputy Director
Public Relations Division, Governor’s Policy Department reporting directly to the Fukushima Governor
Fax: +81-24-521-7901

Release Summary

Fukushima's revitalization efforts are steadily progressing, owing not only to domestic support, but also to the generous support of people from around the globe.

Contacts

For inquiries concerning this press release, please contact below
Fukushima Prefecture
Tatsushi Otsuki, +81-24-521-7124
Deputy Director
Public Relations Division, Governor’s Policy Department reporting directly to the Fukushima Governor
Fax: +81-24-521-7901