See what Fukushima looks like 15 years after the nuclear disaster

The three active cores at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant experienced meltdowns. Philip FONG/AFP/GettyImages March 11, 2026, marks 15 years since the disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Cleanup and recovery efforts have been ongoing since the incident. While some surrounding areas in the region have recovered, many still remain in a destroyed state. Fifteen years ago, Fukushima, Japan, was home to one of the worst nuclear disasters in history. Today, some places...