In March 2011, amidst the blossoming of the Arab Spring, Japan encountered the nuclear catastrophe triggered by the earthquake and tsunami. Japanese society has since entered a new phase; facing the daily threats of invisible radiation, anti-nuclear protests are growing in the street and government offices throughout Japan. Women are leading autonomous movements to tackle everyday struggles under the effects of radiation. With three guest activists from Japan we will discuss how Japan is experiencing a historical opening for changing society and leading movements to abolish the global nuclear regime.

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