Fukushima Mushroom Farmer Hopes to Sell Products Nationwide Despite Nuclear Accident Legacy The 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident had a devastating impact on Japan's agricultural industry, particularly in eastern regions where radiation contamination made large tracts of land unusable.
Fifteen years later, some intrepid farmers continue to operate under strict safety protocols and regulations.
One such example is Yoshiyuki Kudo, an 81 year old farmer from Fukushima who has dedicated himself to cultivating shiitake mushrooms on local logs.