Summary:Fukushima Prefecture, working with the national Nuclear Damage Compensation Dispute Resolution Center (ADR Center), is offering opportunities to consult lawyers and other experts about compensation for the nuclear accident. On October 31 a consultation booth will be set up at an event venue in Okuma Town, and on November 23 a consultation session will be held in Aizuwakamatsu City. No reservation or consultation fee is required.
Key Points
- The sessions are organized by Fukushima Prefecture with the cooperation of the Nuclear Damage Compensation Dispute Resolution Center (ADR Center) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Lawyers and other experts from the ADR Center will answer questions ranging from general compensation issues to the “settlement mediation” procedure, in which the center mediates discussions toward a resolution, and an application for settlement mediation can be prepared on the spot.
- On Saturday, October 31, 2026, a consultation booth will be set up at the venue of the “Okuma Town Furusato Festival 2026” (CREVA Okuma and Kuma SUN Terrace), from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (reception from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).
- On Monday, November 23, 2026, the “Nuclear Damage Compensation Consultation Session in Aizu” will be held in the first-floor meeting room of Apio Space in Aizuwakamatsu City, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (reception from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.).
Editorial Comment
Opportunities to ask experts directly about compensation procedures are being offered in Okuma Town and Aizuwakamatsu City. The prefecture also notes that on the mornings of November 23 and 24, Okuma Town and the ADR Center will work together to open an outreach desk at a health checkup venue.
If you have family or friends who are unsure about the procedures, you may want to let them know about these services. Inquiries can be made to the prefecture's “Inquiry Desk for Nuclear Damage Compensation” (024-521-8216, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.), and future dates will be posted on the prefecture's page once decided.
Source: Fukushima Prefecture, “Nuclear Damage Compensation Consultation Sessions” (原子力損害賠償に関する相談会) (2026-10-23)
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