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DoomsdaysCW<a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FukushimaDiary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FukushimaDiary</a> was a mainstay of news about what was / is going on at <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Fukushima" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Fukushima</a>. The author, <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/IoriMochizuki" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#IoriMochizuki</a>, fled Japan, but still reported on <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TEPCOLies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TEPCOLies</a> and provided a valuable service by translating TEPCO documents and inconsistencies in <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RadiationLevels" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RadiationLevels</a>. <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Mochizuki" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Mochizuki</a> is still active (though not as much as he used to be), and posted this story back in November 2024.Former TEPCO Chairman <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Katsumata" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Katsumata</a>’s Passing Sparks Reflections on Accountability in the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FukushimaDisaster" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FukushimaDisaster</a>Katsumata’s Legacy as “The Emperor” of TEPCO"Tsunehisa Katsumata, former chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), passed away at age 84 on October 21. Known as the 'Emperor' within TEPCO due to his powerful influence, Katsumata led the company through significant periods, including the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. However, despite his long-standing authority, he left without resolving key decommissioning issues at Fukushima.Awareness of Tsunami Risk Without Action"In February 2009, a critical internal meeting—later known as the 'Gozen Kaigi' (御前会議) —highlighted the risk of a tsunami exceeding the plant’s protective barriers. Despite this, Katsumata refrained from directing immediate countermeasures, even as the potential threat to Fukushima loomed.Legal Challenges and Unpaid Compensation"Following the Fukushima disaster, Katsumata and other former executives faced multiple lawsuits, including a landmark shareholder derivative suit that ordered him and three other former executives to pay over 13 trillion yen (around 100 billion USD). Despite this ruling, compensation had yet to be paid by the time of his passing."In July 2022, a civil court held TEPCO executives accountable for negligence regarding tsunami countermeasures, noting that if measures had been implemented, the disaster’s impact could have been significantly reduced. This marked the first time former management was deemed financially responsible on such a large scale.Mixed Reactions to His Death"The news of Katsumata’s death has triggered complex responses, especially among Fukushima survivors. Many feel unresolved anger, recalling his persistent denial of responsibility during trial testimonies, where he often claimed ignorance on technical matters. Katsumata’s departure symbolizes the long-standing challenges of achieving justice and closure for the victims of Fukushima."<a href="https://fukushima-diary.com/2024/11/former-tepco-chairman-katsumatas-passing-sparks-reflections-on-accountability-in-the-fukushima-disaster/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://fukushima-diary.com/2024/11/former-tepco-chairman-katsumatas-passing-sparks-reflections-on-accountability-in-the-fukushima-disaster/</a><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NoNukes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NoNukes</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TEPCOLied" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TEPCOLied</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TEPCOLies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TEPCOLies</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/JGovLies" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#JGovLies</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FukushimaIsntOver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FukushimaIsntOver</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/RethinkNotRestart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RethinkNotRestart</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/JapanPol" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#JapanPol</a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/NoNukesJapan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NoNukesJapan</a>

Anonymous 🐈️🐾☕🍵🏴🇵🇸 :af:Ex- <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TEPCO" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TEPCO</a> chairman <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Katsumata" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Katsumata</a> dies at 84His death comes before the conclusion of trials over his alleged failure to prevent the disaster at the <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Fukushima" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Fukushima</a> Daiichi nuclear power plant, triggered by the earthquake and tsunami in 2011. <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/OpFukushima" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#OpFukushima</a> ☢️ <a href="https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241031/p2g/00m/0bu/047000c" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241031/p2g/00m/0bu/047000c</a>

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