Talk by Naoto Kan, former Prime Minister of Japan, at the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Natur- und Völkerkunde Ostasiens (OAG). An event co-organized by the German Institute for Japanese Studies.
Naoto Kan had to cope with the Fukushima nuclear accident during his term as Prime Minister of Japan. What did really happen during and after this unprecedented disaster in Japan's post-war history? After his resignation as Prime Minister, Naoto Kan has given his personal account of the accident on many occasions and continues to work towards a nuclear free Japan. In his speech he will talk about his experience of one of the most dramatic events in Japanese history and certainly the most challenging for any head of government. He will also give insights about the current discussion on nuclear energy in Japan.
Frank Rövekamp (East Asia Institute, Ludwigshafen University), who has translated the Fukushima memoirs of Naoto Kan, will introduce the speaker and moderate the discussion.
Start: 6.30 p.m.
The presentation will be given in Japanese with simultaneous English translation. Admission is free; it is necessary to register at: forum(at)dijtokyo.org. It will not be possible to participate without reservation.
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