Stories of
FUKUSHIMA

They are facing the challenge of getting back the pride of Fukushima, saving the environment and community which the youth and the government can be proud of through the lessons on the nuclear disasters brought by the Great East Japan Earthquake.

The togetherness of the young power of Soma
Soma Taberu Tsushin (Soma Eating Journal)

Picture of Back issues of Soma Taberu Tsushin

Back issues of Soma Taberu Tsushin

In 2014, young people with various occupations in Soma city published a magazine. They discovered something new after they experienced a huge loss due to the Tsunami and nuclear damage. They not only wanted to get back their ordinary, peaceful lives but also wanted to make Soma an area which they could take more pride in and continue to adhere to its unique qualities.
They single-handedly plan, interview, edit and ship the magazines categorized from products and published four times a year. If they asked for professionals, the quality of the magazine might be better and may prove to be easier since they have jobs of their own. However, it is more meaningful for them to think, improve, experience, and create new relationships on their own rather than relying on the others, even if their magazine may look clumsy. They believe so. The number of issues is also limited. They want to reach only the readers who sympathize with their thoughts and efforts.
The people in the metropolitan area strongly support their attitudes. Nowadays, there are meetings with the readers which are held in Soma and its surrounding areas, as well as Tokyo. Thee youthful power in changing the area is gathered here in Soma.

Contact: Hironobu Kohata, Chairman
Address: 93-1 Aza Honja, Tsukabe, Soma city, Fukushima Prefecture

Website: Soma Taberu Tsushin
https://taberu.me/soma/