Pictures designed and drawn by Fukushima's children, combined with their words and portraits by English artist Geoff Read - following their instructions. Meet the children behind the the argument and the statistics. They continue to live with the ongoing consequences of the Fukushima Daichi nuclear accident, the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of March 11th 2011.
子供たちの描いた絵、言葉の中にイギリス人画家ジェフ・リードが子供たちの希望に応じて肖像画を描き入れました。
2011-08-15
I think our future is not nuclear generation - it is wind power
彼の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から排出された640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反してシゲノリくんの住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
Shigenori is 11 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima prefecture.
Her writing on the picture says "Everybody's future.
In the future everyone can get on well. I think our future is not nuclear generation - it is wind power
Her situation
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near her village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley.
I hope the future will be like this 未来がこんなだったらな
Ryouma is 10 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima prefecture
リョウマくんは肖像画に「未来がこんなだったらな」と書いてくれた。
His writing on the picture says "I hope the future will be like this."
彼の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
His situation
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near his village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley.
Co-operation for everybody 協力しよう、みんなの為
Misaké is 10 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima prefecture.
彼は肖像に「協力しよう、みんなの為」と添えてくれた。
His writing on the picture says "Co-operation for everybody."
彼の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
His situation
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near his village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley.
I hope I can live to make it
Ryuki is 11 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima prefecture.
彼は自分の肖像画に、「日本が太陽の熱で電気を作って生きていけたらいいなぁ」と書いてくれた。
His writing on the picture says "Japan with solar powered electricity - I hope I can live to make it."
彼の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
His situation
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near his village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley.
Now the earth is anxious and troubled. What can we do about it? 今、地球はなやみつづけています。ぼくにいったいなにが出来るのだろう?
彼は10歳。福島県の柳津町に住んでいる。 He is 10 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima prefecture.
今、地球はなやみつづけています。ぼくにいったいなにが出来るのだろう?
His writing on the picture says "Now the earth is anxious and troubled. What can we do about it?!"
彼の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
His situation
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near his village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley.
It is everybody's world みんなの世界!!
シゲノリは11歳。福島県の柳津町に住んでいる。
Shigenori is 11 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima prefecture.
みんなの世界!!
His writing on the picture say "It is everybody's world!!"
彼の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
His situation
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near his village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley.
This is a nation where everyone helps each other 力を合わせて、ともに前に進もう!
ハルトは10歳、福島県柳津町に住んでいる。
Haruto is 10 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima prefecture.
ハルトくんは絵に「力を合わせて、ともに前に進もう!地球を守る。だからきれいにする。そしてみんなが助け合う」と言葉を添えてくれた。言葉は風船にも書かれ、その風船をつけて誰かが空を飛んでいる。
His writing on the picture says "Let's go forwards by working together. Protecting the earth, so we are cleaning it. This is a nation where everyone helps each other." Someone is flying by holding onto balloons with these words on them.
彼の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
His situation
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near his village against the wishes of the council. Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley.
Making a beautiful future with more wind power and less nuclear 風力発電を増やして原子力発電を減らし、美しい未来を作ろう
「風力発電を多くしよう」「自分たちでうつくしい未来をつくろう」「原子力はつでんをすくなくしよう」と書いてくれた。
Humihita is 10 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima prefecture. His writing on the picture says "Let's increase wind power. Let's make a beautiful future by ourselves. Let's decrease nuclear power plants."
彼の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
His situation
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near his village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley.
The world is no good now 世の中は今は良くないけど…
「世の中は今、良くないけど、太陽の力そして水の力を借りて地球をきれいにしよう!!」
Kota is 10 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima prefecture. His writing on the picture says "The world is no good now. Let's clean the earth by borrowing sunshine power and water power!!"
彼の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
His situation
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near her village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley.
Making a safe future 安全な未来を作る
「みんなが安心してくらせる未来をつくるんだ」
Sara is 10 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima prefecture. Her writing says "Making a future where everyone can live safely."
彼女の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
Her situation
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near her village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley.
Safety and pleasure 安全で楽しい未来を
「みんなが楽しく、安心してくらせる未来をつくろう」と書いてくれた。
Misa is 10 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima prefecture. Her writing says "Making a future where everyone can live with safety and pleasure."
彼女の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
Her situation
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near her village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley - the river in her picture.
Don't dirty the earth 地球を汚さないで
「地球をよごさないできれいに。大自然にしよう。」
二つに割れたハートの間から、緑の芽が発芽している様子が描かれている。
Mayu is 11 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima prefecture. Her writing says "Don't dirty the earth. Let's clean it. Let's make big nature." Notice the broken hearts with green shoots sprouting in them.
彼女の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near her village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley.
I wish that nuclear power will disappear 未来は原発がなくなるように
「未来は原発がなくなるように」と願いを書いてくれた。
Nobuhiro is 10 and is from Yanaizu, Fukushima prefecture. His writing says "I wish that nuclear power will disappear in the future."
彼の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near his village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley.
We don't want to hurt the earth any more ぼくたちはもうこれ以上地球をきずつけたくない
「ぼくたちはもうこれ以上地球をきずつけたくない」
Outa is 10 and lives in Yanaizu in Fukushima prefecture. His writing says: "We don't want to hurt the earth any more."
彼の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near his village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley.
I will not be defeated by radiation 放射能に負けない
「放射能に負けずに日本の自然を守りたいな」と寄せてくれた。
また、雷などの創意に富んだエネルギー源の数々を描いてくれた。
Ruya is 11 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima. His writing says: "I want to protect Japanese nature and not be defeated by radiation" His picture shows some inventive sources of electricity, including lightning.
彼の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near his village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood hit the valley.
A future of solar power and peace ソーラーパワーと平和な未来
リクトくん11歳、福島県の柳津町在住。「ぼくたちの未来では電気すべてソーラーパネルでつける。そして平和にくらしている。」
Rikuto is 11 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima. On his picture he wrote "All electricity is from solar panels in our future. And we are living in peace."
彼の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near his village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood of the river in his picture hit the valley.
Energy and health for ever 持続性のあるエネルギーと健康を
Tamami is 10 and lives in Yanaizu, Fukushima. Her writing says "Shall we make a future where we can live with energy and health for ever?"
彼女の置かれた状況
2011年3月11日に起こった原発事故に加え、この絵が描かれた数週間後には、郡山市から出た640トンもの高濃度汚染水が、自治体の希望に反して彼の住む村にこっそり遺棄されたとテレビが報じた。そして7月29日、豪雨により村は洪水に襲われた。
As well as living with the nuclear accident of 11th March 2011, a few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near her village against the wishes of the council.Then on 29th July, a major flood of the river in her picture hit the valley.
2011-08-12
I hope for this kind of electricity
A few weeks after this drawing was made it was reported on TV that 640 tons of highly radioactive sewage waste from Koriyama had been secretly dumped near her village against the wishes of the council.
2011-08-11
The night tower
Yoji is 7. He lives in the mountains of Fukushima prefecture, a long way from the nearest city, but he has imagined a tower building powered by giant wind turbines.


















