Abstract

This paper discusses the phenomenon of atomic tourism in the light of the Fukushima I nuclear disaster. The first part outlines research problems and examines the character of dark tourism at various sites of accidents, disasters and nuclear attacks. The other part brings into focus the disaster at Fukushima I together with its consequences. The tragic events in Japan soon gave rise to a tourist movement that has drawn visitors to the ravaged sites. The paper presents the matter as seen by the Japanese people themselves: journalists, makers of culture and social activists.