HONG KONG(Reuters) - Long queues at sushi restaurants in Hong Kong on Friday backed up the statements of many who said they were not worried about the ...
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOSHONG KONG - Long queues at sushi restaurants in Hong Kong on Friday backed up the statements of many who said they were not worried about the release of treated radioactive water from Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant and would continue to visit Japanese restaurants.
"I don't feel too concerned about radiation," said one of those in the queue, 22-year-old Verita, who gave only one name."Moderation is key in everything, right? Occasionally dining out ... shouldn't pose a significant risk." Japan started its discharge the same day into the Pacific Ocean, a polarising move that provoked fresh, fierce criticism from China that it was"selfish and irresponsible".
Japan's second largest market for farm and fisheries exports after mainland China, Hong Kong has numerous popular Japanese restaurants, while the country is a favourite holiday destination for many.In Hong Kong supermarkets on Friday, sashimi and seafood were clearly labelled with their places of origin, showing that many such items came from Argentina, Canada and Norway.
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