Naraha, Fukushima facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Naraha 楢葉町
Town
Location of Naraha in Fukushima
Country	Japan
Region	Tōhoku
Prefecture	Fukushima
District	Futaba District
Area
• Total	103.45 km2 (39.94 sq mi)
Population  (2003)
• Total	8,230
Time zone	UTC+9 (Japan Standard Time)
Address	979-0696
Website	Town of Naraha

Naraha (楢葉町, Naraha-machi) is a small town located in Fukushima, Japan. It is part of the Futaba District and is known for being close to important power plants. The Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Plant Reactors 1-4 are actually located right within the town's area.

What Happened in Naraha?

Naraha was greatly affected by a huge natural disaster. On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake and tsunami hit the Tōhoku region of Japan. This event caused a serious accident at the nearby Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Moving the Town Offices

Because of the disaster and the nuclear accident, many people had to leave Naraha for safety. The town's offices, which help run the town, had to move.

• First, the offices moved to Iwaki, Fukushima.
• Then, on March 25, 2011, they moved again to Aizumisato, Fukushima. This was to make sure the town could still operate and help its residents even when they were away from their homes.

Returning Home to Naraha

After many years, efforts were made to clean up and make Naraha safe again. People slowly started to return to their homes. This process took a long time, but it showed the strength and hope of the community.

Images for kids

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  J-Village Center House, a sports training center in Naraha.

See also

In Spanish: Naraha (Fukushima) para niños