Suzuki remains skeptical of Japanese government programs for “reconstruction” or “revival” of the affected areas. The interview is an important testament to the ongoing rift and dissonance between Tokyo and Fukushima over the policies and slogans of “reconstruction” and “return”.
Anything related to Russia is treated differently from similar events in the West.
Reaction to Monday’s St. Petersburg blast was far less compassionate than for similar incidents in Western cities – dominating feature news coverage for days.
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