福島原発事故の真実 [The truth about the Fukushima nuclear disaster]

Naoto Kan had to cope with the Fukushima nuclear accident during his term as Prime Minister of Japan. What did really happen during and after this unprecedented disaster in Japan’s post-war history? After his resignation as Prime Minister, Naoto Kan has given his personal account of the accident on many occasions and continues to work towards a nuclear free Japan. In his speech he will talk about his experience of one of the most dramatic events in Japanese history and certainly the most challenging for any head of government. He will also give insights about the current discussion on nuclear energy in Japan. 菅直人氏は総理大臣在任中に東日本大震災に遭遇し福島原発事故の処理という重責を担った。この戦後未曽有の事態において、本当に起こった事は何だったのだろうか。 総理退任後菅氏は、この事故に対する彼自身の立場からの脱原発日本へ向けて、数々の活動を続けている。彼がここで語ってくれるのは日本史上最も劇的ともいえる事態を経験した、他の誰よりも過酷な挑戦をくぐりぬけた一国の指導者によるものである。また、今の原子力エネルギーに関する議論に対する洞察でもある。