原子力明るい未来のエネルギー, Nuclear energy motto near National Route 6 in Futaba, Japan
This sign with the phrase 'Nuclear Energy - Bright Future for Energy' stands along National Route 6, a major highway connecting Tokyo and Sendai. It sits on display as a concrete expression of Japan's energy vision from that era.
The sign was created in 1987 by artist Yūji Ōnuma during Japan's period of rapid nuclear expansion. It marks a time when the country was actively building nuclear plants as part of its energy strategy.
This sign reflects a moment when nuclear power was seen as essential for Japan's progress and prosperity. It shows how communities viewed this energy source as central to their future.
The site sits directly along National Route 6, making it easy to spot while traveling between Tokyo and Sendai by car. You can view it from the roadside without needing special access or detours.
The sign stands in Futaba, a town that was home to several major nuclear plants, giving it deep local significance. Today it stands as a historical record of an era that was dramatically reshaped by the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
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