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Takano says for many years they lived in relative ignorance of the power plant.

Japanese Nuclear Crisis Leaves Fukushima Town Broken 2011

But the government hasn't made any efforts to support rebuilding in the area, Ms. Takano said, making it nearly impossible for life to return to normal.

Fate of Those Living Near Power Plant Raises Concerns Yoree Koh 2011

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Takano Shinji is among the staff at the Tsunami Response Center.

Japanese Nuclear Crisis Leaves Fukushima Town Broken 2011

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He learned recently that several bodies were later found under the bridge near where he and Mr. Takano, the volunteer firefighter, stood that night.

Would-Be Rescuers Still Haunted by Japan's Disasters Yuka Hayashi 2011

As trouble at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear-power plant flared up overnight, government officials were forced to issue an evacuation order early the next morning, and rescue workers like Mr. Takano—who recalled the events in a recent interview—soon had to shift gears.

Would-Be Rescuers Still Haunted by Japan's Disasters Yuka Hayashi 2011

FUKUSHIMA CITY, Japan—Six hours after giant waves ravaged a seaside community near here on March 11, Kimihisa Takano looked down on a debris-strewn river bank and thought he heard faint sounds coming from under the rubble, and then moans.

Would-Be Rescuers Still Haunted by Japan's Disasters Yuka Hayashi 2011

Rescue logs show 11 people were rescued in Namie on March 11, with the final rescue at around 8 p.m. on the Ukedo River near where Mr. Takano, a 50-year-old sign maker, stood about an hour later.

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We get many phone calls from citizens looking for information, Takano says.

Japanese Nuclear Crisis Leaves Fukushima Town Broken 2011