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29 Janvier 2014
January 28, 2014
Paris event promotes safety of Fukushima products
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/20140128_16.html
An event has been held in Paris to promote the safety of agricultural and marine products from Fukushima.
The City of Paris and the Fukushima prefectural government co-hosted the event on Monday. It was attended by some 120 people, including French restaurateurs and members of a Fukushima support group based in Paris.
The head of the prefecture's tourism bureau, Terunori Igarashi, explained to the gathering that products from Fukushima, including rice, vegetables and seafood, undergo strict radiation checks.
He said only products that pass government standards are put on the market.
A student from a high school in the evacuation zone expressed his appreciation in French for the support they have received.
The event showcased various Fukushima products, and participants got to taste 4 different kinds of local sake.
One French participant said it is good to let consumers know that all Fukushima food products are safety-tested.
He added that he hopes the region's recovery will become an inspiration for the rest of the world.