'Very hard decision'

Reflecting on everything that has happened, I feel more sadness than anger. The earthquake and the tsunami caused huge damage to the Tohoku (north-east) region. People lost their homes, their loved ones, their jobs. People's lives were changed in a flash. But I believe striving forward is part of human nature. We will make every effort to rebuild our homeland.

The government has suggested moving people out of the 20-30km Indoor Evacuation Zone

I want to see a swift recovery. But the problem of the nuclear power plant is a serious obstacle. The other day, the chief cabinet secretary suggested the transfer of people out of the Indoor Evacuation Zone. People have restarted work here. What happened to the previous assessment that we would be safe as long as we stayed indoors? It really fills me with deep sadness.
I want to stay in Minamisouma living the life I had before, and I want to continue teaching football. But both my wife and I think it will be impossible if this situation continues.
Even if the nuclear power station is brought under control soon, it will take several years to clear up completely and for things to return to normal.
Right now, Haramachi-ku has the problem of radiation. Without it I think it would have been possible - even with the other issues - to lead a simple life here. However, we need funds and I think an environment that has a radiation risk simply isn't right, especially for my new baby.
I have to make a very hard decision. I want to live peacefully in my hometown. It pains me that I can't. I worry about my mother.
I went to Tokyo for five days earlier this month. I could see quite a difference between Tokyo and Minamisouma. If I stay in the Indoor Evacuation Zone there is no guarantee of work. I also felt that staying in Tokyo would be safer when I consider my baby's future.
I have no choice but to carry on with my life, and I will work away from home temporarily.
I haven't decided what I will do long-term yet. What I know for sure is that I have to give up my dream of being a children's football coach. Sadly my life has changed completely as a result of this disaster.
This article was produced with the assistance of Mayumi Geater