Japan

Olga Touring Nuclear Facility

Belogolova tours the Hamaoka nuclear power plant, which was ordered to close after the Fukushima nuclear accident. Some of her stories focused on shifts in Japan's energy policy since the nuclear meltdown. Courtesy of Olga Belogolova

Belogolova Picking Radishes

Belogolova interviews a farmer in Fukushima Prefecture. She wrote about rumors of food safety in the wake of the disaster. Courtesy of Olga Belogolova.

Control Room Simulation in Fukushima

Belogolova and her interpreter at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant observing a control room simulation of what happened during the Fukushima nuclear accident. Courtesy of Olga Belogolova.

Outside Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant

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Chris Benderev taken by Olga Belogolova

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Outside Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant

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Chris Benderev interviewing children at a school in Fukushima

Benderev interviews children at a school in Fukushima Prefecture. Benederev's stories explored the social impact of the disaster. Courtesy of Olga Belogolova

Rikuzentakata Miracle Tree

Image credit: Itsuo Inouye/AP Photo

Fukushima by Olga Belogolova

Image courtesy of Olga Belogolova