Daigo Fukuryu Maru Exhibition Hall, Nuclear history museum in Yumenoshima Park, Japan
The Daigo Fukuryu Maru Exhibition Hall is a museum centered on a wooden fishing vessel and materials documenting the 1954 nuclear incident. The boat is displayed with related documents, photographs, and personal items from the crew to tell the complete story.
In March 1954, the fishing boat Daigo Fukuryu Maru sailed into radioactive fallout from American nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. This incident became a turning point in global public debate about nuclear power.
The exhibition documents how radioactive contamination affected the fishing community and shaped public views about nuclear power in Japan. Visitors can see personal belongings and read accounts from those directly impacted by the incident.
The museum sits in Yumenoshima Park and is accessible by public transport. Visitors should note that opening hours are limited and it's helpful to check ahead before planning a visit.
The displayed boat retained many original features, including navigation instruments and fishing equipment from 1954. These details help visitors understand the crew's daily work and the conditions they faced on that fateful day.
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