Content Warning: Medical Stuff

The Tokaimura Nuclear Powerplant has provided energy to Japan's power grid since the 60s. It wasn't until the 90s, however, that it suffered two notable nuclear incidents, the second of which led to one of the most prolonged and painful deaths of modern times.

Today's guest is Josh. You can find him on Twitter @josketh, and he co-hosts the podcast Naruto Reviewto.

You can also find me on Twitter @sequencepod, or you can listen to my other podcasts Final Fanservice and Not Another Film on any big podcast app.

Sources:

• The World Nuclear Association 
• Our World in Data - Nuclear Energy
• The New Scientist - Japan’s record of nuclear cover-ups
• Japan Times - Criminal Charges south against PNC, officials
• Wise International - report on the '97 incident
• YouTube - Puruto-kun propaganda video
• Wikipedia - Tokai Nuclear Incident