A Japanese man stayed inside Fukushima's nuclear exclusion zone for a decade to save abandoned cats
Sakae Kato remained in Japan's Fukushima restricted zone after the 2011 disaster. He transformed his property into a shelter for abandoned cats left behind by evacuees. Kato faces harsh conditions, lacking running water and relying on bottled spring water. His home is deteriorating, yet he refuses to leave the mountains he loves. This man's dedication continues to provide a sanctuary for these animals.
Sakae Kato remained in Japan's Fukushima restricted zone after the 2011 disaster. He transformed his property into a shelter for abandoned cats left behind by evacuees. Kato faces harsh conditions, lacking running water and relying on bottled spring water. His home is deteriorating, yet he refuses to leave the mountains he loves. This man's dedication continues to provide a sanctuary for these animals.
