Japan has recently experienced a series of unfortunate events. The first is the threat of a tsunami, followed by unfavorable news in the country, which weighs heavily on the population.
After the tsunami, many regions of Japan, including the Izu Islands, Chiba Prefecture, and Shizuoka Prefecture, were affected by the tsunami. Among them, a tsunami of up to 40 centimeters was recorded on Hachijojima Island in Tokyo, and the tsunami lasted for several hours in some areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency quickly issued an alert, urging people living in coastal areas to stay away from danger zones as much as possible.
Just after the tsunami, Japan faced another disaster. A large number of dead fish have been found off the coast of Hakodate City in Hokkaido, according to Japan**. ** Shows that fish such as sardines have been washed up on the beach by sea water and densely piled up on the shore. This phenomenon has caused concern among residents. Although some residents have offered to pick up the dead fish for consumption, most have chosen not to take them home due to the bizarre situation of the dead fish. The local fisheries association said that although similar situations had happened in the past, the number of dead fish had never been seen before.
Against this backdrop, Japan, as an island nation dependent on marine resources, has had a huge impact on the lives of its fishermen. In particular, since Japan's decision to discharge sewage from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea, China has suspended the import of Japanese aquatic products, which has caused Japanese fishermen to lose their largest overseas market, their incomes have plummeted, and they are extremely dissatisfied with the decision. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's approval ratings have also decreased as a result.
These successive incidents have heightened the Japanese public's concern about the nuclear environment. Although it is not yet possible to determine whether the nuclear sewage caused the mass death of fish, it is certain that the potential harm of nuclear sewage to the ecological environment and human health is obvious. Therefore, it is best for the local population not to eat dead fish that have washed ashore to avoid health risks.
Under such circumstances, Japan** decided to allocate $4.5 billion to aid Ukraine, a decision that has raised questions from the public. Despite Japan's multiple internal crises, it seems more concerned with demonstrating loyalty to the United States. Biden previously asked Republicans to pass a draft aid to Ukraine as soon as possible to help Ukraine continue its confrontation with Russia. Although the House of Councillors failed to pass the resolution, Japan immediately announced $4.5 billion in aid.
The move was seen as an attempt by Japan to demonstrate loyalty to the United States, which is reluctant to embarrass Biden as one of America's most loyal allies in the Asia-Pacific region. However, such a decision ignores the plight of domestic fishermen and the problem of nuclear sewage treatment. Japan** seems to be able to provide financial assistance, but is reluctant to invest in solving the nuclear sewage problem. This kind of decision-making makes one wonder why all of humanity should pay the price for Japan's decision-making mistakes.
Notably, the United States** expressed support for Japan's decision to discharge nuclear wastewater, as it set a precedent for the United States to dispose of its own nuclear waste. Japan's behavior is seen as pandering to U.S. policy, but in reality it is seen as a pawn by the U.S.
Therefore, Japan** should reconsider its priorities and focus more on solving the domestic nuclear sewage problem, rather than blindly following the United States and playing a role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. After all, ignoring domestic problems and showing strength to the outside world can have long-term negative consequences.