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A security officer holds a flag, which reads "Please Stop!" in front of a steel gate that marks the border between Tamura and Okuma town, Fukushima Prefecture. On Tuesday, for the first time since the Fukushima nuclear disaster more than three years ago, residents of Tamura, 20 kms from the wrecked plant, were allowed to return home. Okuma town is still off-limits to residents.

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Maybe they could attach the sign to, say, a pole, saving the poor chap from any danger of radiation...?

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Not to worry Lucabrasi; that Cotton Face diaper will save him from collecting any RADs.

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looks like a still from some apocalyse type movie....

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Mask isn't going to help you, bud.

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looks like a still from some apocalyse type movie....

...or "The Truman Show".

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Well it makes a change from the usual 止まれ。

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It;s good to hear at least some people can start rebuilding their lives and gaining back some normalcy. It's sad so many are still living in the temporary "housing".

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Looks like the only job available in Tamura. That and selling those stupid masks.

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An amazing drive up there and a chance to meet the humans behind the masks. Really puts things in perspective to see it in person. They are usually really friendly and just "hired help." It is really (insert own adjective here) to see that this is the only choice for employment it seems. They may not be relieved from inhaling contaminants, but they may make enough wages to eat for a few days. They are not being taught any marketable skills at the local community college to be sure. This has got to be dealt with!

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