Information regarding radiation risks for those using Joban Expressway​

Regarding travel on Joban Expressway

In the evacuation zone between Joban Expressway, through traffic is permitted based on the "Basic Principles and Future Issues Regarding the Review of the Restricted Area and Evacuation Zone Following the Completion of Step 2 (Nuclear Disaster Response Headquarters, December 26, 2011)."

Designation of evacuation order zones

[Preparation area for lifting evacuation order]

This area aims to enable residents to return as soon as possible by swiftly implementing support measures for recovery and reconstruction, such as decontamination, infrastructure restoration, and employment support.

[Restricted Residence Area]

This is an area where decontamination and infrastructure restoration are planned and implemented with the aim of enabling residents to return and rebuild their communities in the future. Once it is confirmed that the annual cumulative radiation dose received by residents will be 20 millisieverts or less due to decontamination and the natural decay of radioactive materials, the area will be transferred to a "Preparation Zone for Lifting Evacuation Orders."

[Difficult-to-Return Zone]

Areas where return is expected to be difficult for an extended period.

Regarding the establishment of evacuation order zones

The section of Joban Expressway between Hirono IC and Joban Tomioka IC is located within a 20km radius of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and is designated as an evacuation zone (restricted residence zone and zone preparing for the lifting of evacuation orders) based on the Act on Special Measures Concerning Nuclear Disaster. For details on each zone, please refer to the conceptual diagram of evacuation zones on the Prime Minister's Office and TEPCO Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant's radiation-related information website.

Information regarding the health effects of radiation (for reference)

• Information on the health effects of radiation is compiled by various national agencies and expert organizations.
  We have provided links to resources that explain the basics of radiation and its effects on the body in an easy-to-understand way, so please feel free to use them.

Basic information on radiation risks

This document provides a concise summary of fundamental information regarding the radiation situation in Fukushima, knowledge and scientific insights for considering the health risks of radiation, and international and expert approaches to reducing radiation exposure.

Pamphlet based on the report of the "Working Group on Risk Management of Low-Dose Radiation Exposure"

Health impacts and future initiatives based on the report of the "Working Group on Risk Management of Low-Dose Radiation Exposure"

Working Group Report on Risk Management of Low-Dose Radiation Exposure

Regarding the publication of unified basic data on health effects of radiation, etc.

Q&A about radiation exposure

This page compiles frequently asked questions and answers from telephone consultations regarding radiation exposure immediately following the accident at Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, and is posted on the website.

A collection of frequently asked questions and answers regarding radiation risks at evacuation center briefings and other events.

This document compiles frequently asked questions and answers regarding radiation risks, often raised at information sessions for evacuees and other related events.

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