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Children affected by the Fukushima nuclear disaster enjoy nature in Hawaii

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COURTESY FAYE SHIGEMURA

The children and their chaperones arrived in Hawaii on Monday.

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COURTESY FAYE SHIGEMURA

The children from Fukushima prefecture have been enjoying activities like canoe paddling and visits to temples during their stay on Hawaii island.

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COURTESY FAYE SHIGEMURA

Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii flew eight children in from Fukushima, Japan for seven days of sun and fun to give them a chance to play outdoors without the worry of radiation exposure. Most of the week was spent on on Hawaii Island, and going to the beach.

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COURTESY FAYE SHIGEMURA

The children from Fukushima prefecture have been enjoying activities like canoe paddling and visits to temples during their stay on Hawaii island.