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The Radioactive Man Who Returned To Fukushima To Feed The Animals That Everyone Else Left Behind
The untold human suffering and property damage left in the wake of the Fukushima disaster in Japan has been well-documented. Still, there’s another population that suffered greatly that few have discussed – the animals left behind in the radioactive exclusion zone. One man, however, hasn’t forgotten – 55-year-old Naoto Matsumura, a former construction worker who lives in the zone and free willingly works as a caretaker for the abandoned animals.
He is known as the ‘guardian of Fukushima’s animals’ because of the work he does to feed the animals left behind by people in their rush to evacuate the government’s 12.5-mile exclusion zone. He is aware of the radiation he is subject to daily, but says that he “refuses to worry about it.” His living in the area is also against the law. He does take steps, however, by only eating food imported into the Fukushima exclusion zone.
See more about his work and what he has seen in the exclusion zone below!
More info: Facebook (h/t: vice, bbc, aplus)
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Naoto Matsumura is the only human brave enough to live in Fukushima’s 12.5-mile exclusion zone
He fled at first but returned to take care of the animals that were left behind
He returned for his own animals at first, but realized that so many more needed his help, too
Matsumura, who is 55 years old, knows that the radiation is harmful, but he “refuses to worry about it”
“They also told me that I wouldn’t get sick for 30 or 40 years. I’ll most likely be dead by then anyway, so I couldn’t care less”
Matsumura discovered that thousands of cows had died locked in barns
He also freed many animals that had been left chained up by their owners
Many of them now rely on him for food
The government has forbidden him from staying, but that doesn’t stop him either
He started in 2011 and is still going strong 4 years later
He relies solely on donations from supporters to work with and feed the animals
His supporters are calling him the ‘guardian of Fukushima’s animals’
The man clearly has a sense of humor as well
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SelenePats 10 years ago
A brave man indeed, risking his life for the animals. Such passion and care. :)
MikakoCulbertson 10 years ago
His blog has the info for donations. http://ganbarufukushima.blog.fc2.com/
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HeatherMcQueen 10 years ago
Each of us chooses our path in life. Some of us are remarkable - this gentle man is one of those.
BobbieSkeen 10 years ago
God bless this wonderful man. His love and compassion for the animals is astounding
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Cococapuccino 10 years ago
God Bless Him!! So emotional & heart broken this pics. Wishing he keeps strong, and that people joins him,
kerryhagan 10 years ago
He needs a GoFundMe or something akin to be a bit more accessible.
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MiguelAngelCortes 10 years ago
Here is his organisation page. Middle-left hand corner there is the donation information: http://ganbarufukushima.blog.fc2.com/
MikakoCulbertson 10 years ago
① The Toho Bank, Azumi branch, 644994 (Futsu), Ganbaru Fukushima ② Japan Post Bank Company, Kigo-10270, Bango-10419771, Ganbaru Fukushima
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OttilieMoran 10 years ago
Fukushima is so big as well! God bless this man, and all the animals, too!
JoAnnNicholas 10 years ago
If I were 30 years younger I would marry him! A real hero in my book. :)
IpivanderErve 10 years ago
what a fantastic person! He doesn't have to worry about being sick. He will live forever fot these animals.
ArthurToporovsky 10 years ago
He is amazing. Maybe a vet should neuter the animals to prevent him from being overwhelmed and to let this population fade away in time.
JenniferMuller-Shadduck 10 years ago
If I were a vet I think that would be my favorite work to do, helping a whole population of animals.
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SivAnitaGuvaag 10 years ago
can someone plese put up wais for us to donate to him on my facebook page -in english? me and my friends would like to donate.. i would apresiate it very much
Jonathan Demme 5 years ago
Greetings My name is Jonathan Demme presently living in France i make a proposal i wish to share with you i will brief you more once i hear from you as soon asn possible i will like to discuss with you, but not here in email me to (jonathandemmie@gmail.com) With Regards Jonathan Demme
Michele Vernet 5 years ago
Update please: is this beautiful man still taking care of animals left behind in Fukushima
Barbara Idso 8 years ago
He is hero and I wish everyone had his attitude. Do what is right and ignore the laws that make no sense . I hope he doesn't get sick. He deserves gold stars and admiration for his bravery and compassion. I love him!!
Marion Friedl 8 years ago
May God bless this man, he has a giant heart, and yes he´s right, until he might get sick from the radioactivity 30-40 years might pass, he´s really the "last man standing", the last one in Fukushima who cares for the animals there!!! 😲😲😲💖💖💖
Herbartium Blog 9 years ago
Amazing story... And a very inspiring documentary. Shows a totally different perspective of reality.
Halena Bilton 9 years ago
http://www.plumfund.com/community-crowdfunding/savefukushimaanimals looks like a donation page
Dario Zlokic 9 years ago
Many people got two fingers or noses after fallout. Radiation gave this man another heart!
Keiko Nasu 9 years ago
Excuse me but two of these pictures are my works. Would you please ask me before using them?
Barbara Sikorska 9 years ago
A true animal lover. Can't say the same about the previous owners. True love doesn't have boundaries, has no fear nor agenda.
RhondaChrisawn 9 years ago
This man and his actions gives me hope for us all. His actions are those of a real man of honor. Bless him.
VincentMaldia 9 years ago
a good man. wonder if the number of animal deaths from radiation is low
SandraPerinne 9 years ago
I wish he could see this he need to take Iodine Lugol Solution and give 1 to 2 drop to the animal everyday or every other day it will stop most of the radiation and it damage. He can take at least 5 drops per day.
JudeMignacca 9 years ago
See below for a Bank address to contribute to this man. I am speechless at his generosity of spirit. I do not want to imagine a world without people like him...may God bless him and take care of him.
YvonneDavison 9 years ago
Now this man deserves our Medal of Courage or Honor or something... I would push to get him donations, truly a man with a good heart
ChristineBrook 10 years ago
Truth is he won't suffer any ill effects. The WHO and UNSCEAR reports clearly state there will be no increase in cancer. People have died from the hasty and prolonged evacuation and the relentless fear stirred up by the media and anti nuke groups.
WendellZabala 10 years ago
When he died, he might have a statue for being the guardians of the animals .. just like Hachiko, the loyal dog. I'm imagining now his statue's appearance. :D
WendellZabala 10 years ago
When he died, he might get a statue for being the guardians of the animals .. just like Hachiko, the loyal dog. I've been imagining his statue's appearance. :D
KerryHruschak 10 years ago
What an amazing and kind person, the world would be better off with more people like this man.
KerryHruschak 10 years ago
Amazing and wonderful. I wish there were more kind people in the world like this man.
LilianaBerezovschi 10 years ago
Dear Unique Gentle Man, nobody will take from you the happiness you have! And God will add to your happiness even more...don't doubt that God will not pay you back what you did for His sanctified creatures, since He created them, we know they are sanctified. So are you Gentle Man!!! my admiration and love.
CynthiaBlancett 10 years ago
What an inspiration and role model. Helps me keep my faith in Humanity!
HallyDeCarion 10 years ago
Thank you for this post. What an amazing thing to do. Restores my faith in humanity to read stories like this.
CathyKuehn 10 years ago
GOD bless him.I would like to make a donation to help with feeding the animals. So If anyone knows how to get in touch with him leave messag
MichaelaLamoureux 10 years ago
Humans are so selfish, generally, only caring about their own welfare. This man is an angel. Finally a worthwhile cause to give my money to.
AnnaMojsejenko 10 years ago
I want to know how I can help him and donate! Wonderful gentleman!
PeterBourne 10 years ago
This guys got it made hes got he place all to himself away from all the idiot humans . Just himself and lots of cats dogs etc. Sounds great!
KathyCullen 10 years ago
I applaud this wonderful man to take care of other peoples animals. He cares more than their owners do. Makes you wonder about the owners.
TommyHenriksen 10 years ago
I want to go there and help him. If somebody could help me finance the trip. I would go
EvelynLopez 10 years ago
I don't undertand isn't any organization that can help this man get tha animals out if there?
EvelynLopez 10 years ago
I don't undertand. So there is no organizations that can help him get this animals out of there?
ClaudineDamidaux 10 years ago
j aie un tres grand respect pour cet homme,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
CarolThompson 10 years ago
I pray God will care for this man and protect him..like he has protected those animals..
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MaureenThiersen 10 years ago
What a wonderful man. We need many more of him in this world of ours.
YvonneTorburn-Clark 10 years ago
I think he's a wonderful man. That's a lot of animals! He's got a very big heart and a lot of work!
NancyMcQueen 10 years ago
I think what he is doing is incredible What happens when he is no longer able to do this ? These animals should be spayed and neutered
BrendaMills 10 years ago
I think there will be a special place in Heaven for him.....I hope I am there with him & the animals.....
WyattBottorff 10 years ago
I thoroughly enjoy the idea of visiting him, sure its on his schedule; but that's an awful lot to do on your own
ingridgraudins 10 years ago
a wonderful human being. his blog is in Japanese - anyone here know where the online donation link is? I wish his blog was also in English
PamelaZiegerhofer 10 years ago
I THINK HE IS THE KINDEST MAN ON THIS EARTH AND GOD WILL BE WAITING FOR HIM AS HE IS AN ANGEL. I HOPE PEOPLE SUPPORT HIM FOR THE ANIMALS
KenriBasar 10 years ago
I am already crying watching this. Reminds of the radioactive area, some place of former USSR (forgot). Bless him. I hope donations come in.
LesleyLanglois 10 years ago
Beautiful to see someone bypass their own suffering for the welfare of animals. Very heart-warming...what an amazing man!
FrankFioretto 10 years ago
God gave this man a challenge if he is going to earn a seat in Heaven !
SusanGriffith 10 years ago
Volunteer veterinarians in protective gear to spay/neuter animals continually would be good. This beautiful man & the animals need help!
SusanGriffith 10 years ago
What's also needed, to help both this beautiful man & the animals, is veterinarians to volunteer to spay/neuter as many animals as possible.
MelissaShankland 10 years ago
Hero to the core Godspeed to you Sir! I'll do what I can to rally support for your mission :-)
CathyGauthierWhite 10 years ago
God bless his soul! What a wonderful person! Wish more people were like that what a wonderful world place this would be!
VandanaKuusinen 10 years ago
He is a true Gods saviour.....!!! Thousand salutes to such merciful and kind people !!!!!!!!!! May God Bless him always !!!!
GerdavanRensburg 10 years ago
If it wasn't so far I would have joined him and besides taking care of the animals I would clean up the place. What a challenge.
VeronicaRorrer-Miller 10 years ago
He has incredible compassion! Such a bittersweet & beautiful story to come out of such human recklessness!
DiannaBarber 10 years ago
Every animal foundation in the world needs to be supporting this man financially. If not, then they need to be boycotted.
DaphneLee-Larson 10 years ago
I think he is an angel and I wish there were many more of him. Those poor forgotten animals must be taken care of.
JaneSinclair 10 years ago
I was thinking about him last week as I recalled an article about him after the Fukushima disaster. A beautiful human being!!!
RaquelSarni 10 years ago
I think I'm inspired to so more, I pray for him and animals, I pray he us not forgotten .
ReneRemington 10 years ago
He is 55 and he may be more fulfilled doing this than anything else he might do in the world. I say Bravo to him and give him the tools.
MattRobinson 10 years ago
'Untold human suffering'? It's been told and retold and a lot of it made up! Anti-nuclear propaganda dressed up in a good news story.
MattRobinson 10 years ago
'Property damage'? The Fukushima Daiichi meltdowns only damaged the plant! Way to turn a good-news story into anti-nuclear lies, Dovas!
MattRobinson 10 years ago
Untold human suffering? Gimme a break! It's been told over and over and a lot of it made up! It's the tsunami suffering that's gone untold!
JennyLynnShidler 10 years ago
God bless him and shame on those who left their animals chained and trapped to die
FrankBasta 10 years ago
He is a great man,in a world that is so mixed up.The best to him with a very long life,peace
JoanneHughes 10 years ago
I believe this man is truly a hero for saving these poor forgotten souls!!! May God bless him many times over !!!
JoanneHughes 10 years ago
I believe this man is a true hero!! Thank you so much sir for all the good you are doing for those poor forgotten animals!!!
VeraCoelhodeSouza 10 years ago
He is blessed by God. The Japonese gorvenment should help him and motivates others who what to help him by waring propper clothing,etc.
KrystaZabiran 10 years ago
He is inspirational he speaks for those who have no voice ! My heart goes out to this man !! And those animals are blessed he is there. Love
GlendaLewis 10 years ago
Thank you for giving your life to these animals !! You are a hero !! Bravo !
CarrieKhaddour 10 years ago
Kindness and Goodness in a man is an immortal legacy Such a Man Finds Favor With his Creator and is Blessed Forever
CarrieKhaddour 10 years ago
Goodness In a Man Is an Immortal Legacy-Such a Man finds Favor with his CREATOR and Is Blessed Forever
KendraWarthman 10 years ago
I think this man is a very special individual with a heart of gold. So selfless. Amazing man.
KathleenBailey 10 years ago
What a wonderful man! Pity there aren't more like him in the world
MalinWisjö 10 years ago
Oh so brave! I wish you all good in life for helping these animals<3 Lots of love!<3
10 years ago
He is so awesome. May other will join him in his work and support him. Hope he will live forever☺
FrancesBrown 10 years ago
What an amazing person! May the lord guide him in all ways! God bless U
SandiJustisKetchumHoffman 10 years ago
God does put ANGELS on earth sometimes to take care of the innocent. I don't know if you will see this, but Thank You Mr. Naoto Matsumura.
DanielleRemmers 10 years ago
Beautiful story. . Can't even imagine what he encountered first entering the area..
MicheleDavis 10 years ago
What an AMAZING human being. The world needs more like him. Thank you, Sir.
HeidiMacho 10 years ago
God bless you, and keep you, and all those little angels of His, in your care. You received a calling and were given a mission, thanks!
ThereseDuBravac 10 years ago
This man is a saint! Thank you!! I want to donate! How do we help him!?
AnnaNelson 10 years ago
I hope he receives many needed donations. God bless him. The guardian of Fukushima's animals.
PattiBrett 10 years ago
He epitomizes the word hero. Thank you sir, for your compassion. I will keep you in my thoughts. :)
MayaBarbizon 10 years ago
incroyable! C'est homme est fantastique! Bravo et merci pour les animaux.
SherrieMiller 10 years ago
I think he is one hell-super hero. How many other people do you hear about doing something like this?
JeannetteJackson 10 years ago
What a kind and loving man..such a beautiful soul who has such an awesome positive attitude...and the ‘guardian of Fukushima’s animals’
SherrieLeavelle 10 years ago
What an unselfish thing to do. How wonderful to think of them in the midst of such a disaster.
KarenMcdaniel 10 years ago
God bless this man's kind heart. He is such a wonderful human being. I hope his COUNTRY will honor him for his. compassion a caring.
KarenMcdaniel 10 years ago
O think this man is a glorious human being. I hope animal organizations will give him the support he needs to help these precious creatures
GinaRichards 10 years ago
Wonderful man. Think of those animals that died locked or chained up. Well, if he has 40 years, yes could be dead by then.
CrystalKeller 10 years ago
Thank you for taking care of the animals that were left behind!! God bless you!!
JoanneAnand 10 years ago
What a kind, compassionate and beautiful man. Everyone needs to see this as it's absolutely heartwarming. He's a hero in my eyes.
EduardoVanzini 10 years ago
It doesnt matter how we are in service of others. We can only have ehat we give away and he is a brave and clear example. We will all die an
BobbiOlliver 10 years ago
A true hero. To care for those thT can't help themselves is a saintly job.
DaniHillstrom 10 years ago
Humanity saved! We need more people like you in the world. Im truely touched. Your a hero for many little innocent lives. Bless you xxx
OlyaLiesnikova 10 years ago
He is a brave man! I love animals! I'm glad somebody else love them so strong then them life! Cool!
TeresaBrush 10 years ago
A brave man. I would have done the same if they told me it would 40 years before I felt the affects.
CarolO'Connell 10 years ago
Beautiful man is getting much love ans appreciation back. Like his logic that it would take 30-40 years to be affected strongly by radiation
BruceLangdale-Hunt 10 years ago
Truly amazing. The "POWERS to BE" should supply the necessary food for the Animals, and forget about banning this person from the area,
MakoKoiwai 10 years ago
We need an email address to be able to paypal? One can't leave a comment on his page because the security point is in japanese.
sandragracebrooks 10 years ago
I feel great compassion for his kindness and bravery to be a type of "Noah"... Sandra Grace
BuffaloRunQuarterHorses 10 years ago
This man should be a National Treasure. A special soul and carer of life other than his own. A voice for those we cannot converse with.
BuffaloRunQuarterHorses 10 years ago
This man is a special soul. A true carer in touch with his spirit and having respect for life other than his own. A National Treasure.
RichardPetch 10 years ago
Well done you brave man, how many people would give their lives to look after abandoned animals.
LindaAbbott 10 years ago
There is a special place in heaven for this man. I will donate. PS. those cigarettes will probably get him before radiation does.
NicoA-McGreggor 10 years ago
God is watching over him. He is doing what we all should b doing.
ShelleyCpdt-kaNadoi 10 years ago
A truly amazing, empathetic man. We need a lot more like him in our world.
KennethMason 10 years ago
A brave & kind man. Kindness that we normally associate with animals. Can't believe people just left their animals there. Is he Smoking????
WICheesehead 10 years ago
I certainly hope that the owners of the animals left behind are giving him money to take care if THEIR animals. Let us hope so.
AuliaVriconella 10 years ago
Amazing ojiisan. thank you so much for your kindness. Rejoice for you. You have great merits for your next life, rejoice, rejoice.
UfukCetincan 10 years ago
he has a website for donations http://kizunafornaoto.com/ (use chrome translate for english)
JenHulford 10 years ago
Bored Panda, I will sue you for lying if you don't change that headline. All humans emit and contain radioactivity. That is inflammatory.
UfukCetincan 10 years ago
you can make donations with credit card via this site (works perfect w/ chrome translate): https://www.helloasso.com/don/associations/kizuna
MissyAlmas 10 years ago
A phenomenal inspiration & true hearted. I'd like to know if there's anyway I can donate money or supplies to him!
AngelaFlahertySmith 10 years ago
A very brave man and deserves a humungus thank you from the whole world for his dedicated care and love. Thank you from south africa
BobbiJacques 10 years ago
This man is a true angel of mercy - a Godsend to these animals and will be blessed through eternity for the great work. Epic!
SusanRoberts 10 years ago
Great that he has helped, but he's not the only person doing so. Many other unsung heroes. And, spay/neuter to prevent offspring is vital.
JeanneDeaux 10 years ago
What a wonderful man, it's very generous of him to put his life in potential danger to save animals.
MariaPernes 10 years ago
He is ab fab! What s fantastic man. He makes difference instead of wasting time on meanless things.
DajanaMontalvo 10 years ago
He respects all of God's creation, therefore God will watch over him. What a blessing to all these animals .
BeckyLewisNichols 10 years ago
I hope he is around for a very long time, these poor animals need him. He's a very special human being.
zarasarahsara 10 years ago
ive almost started crying... i understand him so well. what an angel!
RebeccaFowler 10 years ago
I think this man is awesome,why have the animals not been evacuated?It is so wonderful that someone cares for them!
JacquelineMcCann 10 years ago
Thank you so much for doing what others are not able to do. Hopefully someone makes him known to the world more, for him sacrificing himself
JeffreyIbañez 10 years ago
Very inspiring man! He's brought me to tears... But tears of joy and hope for the animals he continues to live because of him...
JoyKilpatric 10 years ago
it is nice to know that someone still has compassion and puts what is right before walking away from the problem. He respects life,
ShijitNair 10 years ago
I would like to donate my life completely if he gives me an opportunity to work along with him...
ChristineKim 10 years ago
I am amazed by his tender and gigantic heart. After hearing about so much animal abuse on peta I get depressed about humanity. Now: hope!
MihoMiyazaki 10 years ago
Hello, I have exchanged message with him and found out donation page. From left side of the page, click 'Faire un don'. It is in French!
MihoMiyazaki 10 years ago
HERE IS THE LINK FOR DONATION! http://kizunafornaoto.com/
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ElisabethBlackwood 10 years ago
What a good heart he has! Is there a way to send him donations?
RosaSparkle 10 years ago
What he is doing is amazing and kind to these animals. He a hero to the animals. :)
KathyHoutami 10 years ago
There is a FB page for him and from the look of it still active and many people have posted asking how to donate.
YukinaShigure 10 years ago
poor animals.. i realized that those people who left behind those animals only care about themselves.
CaroleWilliams 10 years ago
God Bless his heart. Thank you for bringing us this story of this remarkable man.
MartaJohnson 10 years ago
A beautiful soul--perhaps send non-violent offenders from prison to help him?
EmmaTanglevine 10 years ago
he is a true hero...to think of the animals before himself...there will be a special place in heaven for him...thank you Naoto...
DenisCoulson 10 years ago
With all the killing that's going on in the World this man's my hero !
ElaineCruz 10 years ago
I think that's very brave of him to do that .more people should get involved or try to transport the animals outside Fukushima to care for t
ValerieMargaret 10 years ago
He is an exceptional person. God will bless him and the defenseless animals for which he risks so much to care for. This is selfless love <3
JenniferMuller-Shadduck 10 years ago
Amazing. I bet it's cool having that area to yourself too! He's an angel.
AnnaHarding 10 years ago
How about getting those cats neutered? Those kittens weren't around at the beginning of this.
GenieGore 10 years ago
He is neutering the animals as frequently as he can actually, he wants to let them die off naturally.
Load More Replies... AnnaHarding 10 years ago
Maybe a dumb question, but in all this time, hasn't he thought of finding homes for these animals and getting them out of there?
maggiemoonbeam 10 years ago
I believe the animals are, themselves, radioactive. It can't take long in that environment. The reactor still emits astonishing amounts.
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RhondaHalversonDobransky 10 years ago
A hero for sure !!! Don't see any other heroes with him except the camera man ! shame on mankind !
LeonBucsit 10 years ago
This world could definitely use more people like this man. He is an angel.
D'JasperIII 10 years ago
i hope they commemorate him some how :") this is soo beautiful, it hurts my heart and gives me confidence for the souls of humans
AntoinetteOchoa 10 years ago
Well done, he deserves all my admiration, what a big heart, he deserves many medals
SolveigKlahr 10 years ago
Wow! This guy is just amazing! Hey? So proud of him! Bless you so much and ALL "your" animals. X
KathrynBixler 10 years ago
This man is amazing. May god be with him. And he will be rewarded for his loving compassion
DonniBaker 10 years ago
he is such a compassionate and caring person with so much love to give. He is truly an angel to these animals.
StaceyTham 10 years ago
Let's not forget about the photographer who is also risking his/her health for documenting this awesome story..
OttilieMoran 10 years ago
Amazing! Prayers to him and all the animals. Keep doing a good job! does anybody know if there is a place to donate?
ArthurToporovsky 10 years ago
He's amazing. Maybe a vet should neuter the animals so that he does not get overwhelmed and the population will fade away over time.
SelenePats 10 years ago
A brave man indeed, risking his life for the animals. Such passion and care. :)
MikakoCulbertson 10 years ago
His blog has the info for donations. http://ganbarufukushima.blog.fc2.com/
Load More Replies... HeatherMcQueen 10 years ago
Each of us chooses our path in life. Some of us are remarkable - this gentle man is one of those.
BobbieSkeen 10 years ago
God bless this wonderful man. His love and compassion for the animals is astounding
Load More Replies... Cococapuccino 10 years ago
God Bless Him!! So emotional & heart broken this pics. Wishing he keeps strong, and that people joins him,
kerryhagan 10 years ago
He needs a GoFundMe or something akin to be a bit more accessible.
Load More Replies... MiguelAngelCortes 10 years ago
Here is his organisation page. Middle-left hand corner there is the donation information: http://ganbarufukushima.blog.fc2.com/
MikakoCulbertson 10 years ago
① The Toho Bank, Azumi branch, 644994 (Futsu), Ganbaru Fukushima ② Japan Post Bank Company, Kigo-10270, Bango-10419771, Ganbaru Fukushima
Load More Replies... OttilieMoran 10 years ago
Fukushima is so big as well! God bless this man, and all the animals, too!
JoAnnNicholas 10 years ago
If I were 30 years younger I would marry him! A real hero in my book. :)
IpivanderErve 10 years ago
what a fantastic person! He doesn't have to worry about being sick. He will live forever fot these animals.
ArthurToporovsky 10 years ago
He is amazing. Maybe a vet should neuter the animals to prevent him from being overwhelmed and to let this population fade away in time.
JenniferMuller-Shadduck 10 years ago
If I were a vet I think that would be my favorite work to do, helping a whole population of animals.
Load More Replies... SivAnitaGuvaag 10 years ago
can someone plese put up wais for us to donate to him on my facebook page -in english? me and my friends would like to donate.. i would apresiate it very much
Jonathan Demme 5 years ago
Greetings My name is Jonathan Demme presently living in France i make a proposal i wish to share with you i will brief you more once i hear from you as soon asn possible i will like to discuss with you, but not here in email me to (jonathandemmie@gmail.com) With Regards Jonathan Demme
Michele Vernet 5 years ago
Update please: is this beautiful man still taking care of animals left behind in Fukushima
Barbara Idso 8 years ago
He is hero and I wish everyone had his attitude. Do what is right and ignore the laws that make no sense . I hope he doesn't get sick. He deserves gold stars and admiration for his bravery and compassion. I love him!!
Marion Friedl 8 years ago
May God bless this man, he has a giant heart, and yes he´s right, until he might get sick from the radioactivity 30-40 years might pass, he´s really the "last man standing", the last one in Fukushima who cares for the animals there!!! 😲😲😲💖💖💖
Herbartium Blog 9 years ago
Amazing story... And a very inspiring documentary. Shows a totally different perspective of reality.
Halena Bilton 9 years ago
http://www.plumfund.com/community-crowdfunding/savefukushimaanimals looks like a donation page
Dario Zlokic 9 years ago
Many people got two fingers or noses after fallout. Radiation gave this man another heart!
Keiko Nasu 9 years ago
Excuse me but two of these pictures are my works. Would you please ask me before using them?
Barbara Sikorska 9 years ago
A true animal lover. Can't say the same about the previous owners. True love doesn't have boundaries, has no fear nor agenda.
RhondaChrisawn 9 years ago
This man and his actions gives me hope for us all. His actions are those of a real man of honor. Bless him.
VincentMaldia 9 years ago
a good man. wonder if the number of animal deaths from radiation is low
SandraPerinne 9 years ago
I wish he could see this he need to take Iodine Lugol Solution and give 1 to 2 drop to the animal everyday or every other day it will stop most of the radiation and it damage. He can take at least 5 drops per day.
JudeMignacca 9 years ago
See below for a Bank address to contribute to this man. I am speechless at his generosity of spirit. I do not want to imagine a world without people like him...may God bless him and take care of him.
YvonneDavison 9 years ago
Now this man deserves our Medal of Courage or Honor or something... I would push to get him donations, truly a man with a good heart
ChristineBrook 10 years ago
Truth is he won't suffer any ill effects. The WHO and UNSCEAR reports clearly state there will be no increase in cancer. People have died from the hasty and prolonged evacuation and the relentless fear stirred up by the media and anti nuke groups.
WendellZabala 10 years ago
When he died, he might have a statue for being the guardians of the animals .. just like Hachiko, the loyal dog. I'm imagining now his statue's appearance. :D
WendellZabala 10 years ago
When he died, he might get a statue for being the guardians of the animals .. just like Hachiko, the loyal dog. I've been imagining his statue's appearance. :D
KerryHruschak 10 years ago
What an amazing and kind person, the world would be better off with more people like this man.
KerryHruschak 10 years ago
Amazing and wonderful. I wish there were more kind people in the world like this man.
LilianaBerezovschi 10 years ago
Dear Unique Gentle Man, nobody will take from you the happiness you have! And God will add to your happiness even more...don't doubt that God will not pay you back what you did for His sanctified creatures, since He created them, we know they are sanctified. So are you Gentle Man!!! my admiration and love.
CynthiaBlancett 10 years ago
What an inspiration and role model. Helps me keep my faith in Humanity!
HallyDeCarion 10 years ago
Thank you for this post. What an amazing thing to do. Restores my faith in humanity to read stories like this.
CathyKuehn 10 years ago
GOD bless him.I would like to make a donation to help with feeding the animals. So If anyone knows how to get in touch with him leave messag
MichaelaLamoureux 10 years ago
Humans are so selfish, generally, only caring about their own welfare. This man is an angel. Finally a worthwhile cause to give my money to.
AnnaMojsejenko 10 years ago
I want to know how I can help him and donate! Wonderful gentleman!
PeterBourne 10 years ago
This guys got it made hes got he place all to himself away from all the idiot humans . Just himself and lots of cats dogs etc. Sounds great!
KathyCullen 10 years ago
I applaud this wonderful man to take care of other peoples animals. He cares more than their owners do. Makes you wonder about the owners.
TommyHenriksen 10 years ago
I want to go there and help him. If somebody could help me finance the trip. I would go
EvelynLopez 10 years ago
I don't undertand isn't any organization that can help this man get tha animals out if there?
EvelynLopez 10 years ago
I don't undertand. So there is no organizations that can help him get this animals out of there?
ClaudineDamidaux 10 years ago
j aie un tres grand respect pour cet homme,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
CarolThompson 10 years ago
I pray God will care for this man and protect him..like he has protected those animals..
ApolloSolaris 10 years ago
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MaureenThiersen 10 years ago
What a wonderful man. We need many more of him in this world of ours.
YvonneTorburn-Clark 10 years ago
I think he's a wonderful man. That's a lot of animals! He's got a very big heart and a lot of work!
NancyMcQueen 10 years ago
I think what he is doing is incredible What happens when he is no longer able to do this ? These animals should be spayed and neutered
BrendaMills 10 years ago
I think there will be a special place in Heaven for him.....I hope I am there with him & the animals.....
WyattBottorff 10 years ago
I thoroughly enjoy the idea of visiting him, sure its on his schedule; but that's an awful lot to do on your own
ingridgraudins 10 years ago
a wonderful human being. his blog is in Japanese - anyone here know where the online donation link is? I wish his blog was also in English
PamelaZiegerhofer 10 years ago
I THINK HE IS THE KINDEST MAN ON THIS EARTH AND GOD WILL BE WAITING FOR HIM AS HE IS AN ANGEL. I HOPE PEOPLE SUPPORT HIM FOR THE ANIMALS
KenriBasar 10 years ago
I am already crying watching this. Reminds of the radioactive area, some place of former USSR (forgot). Bless him. I hope donations come in.
LesleyLanglois 10 years ago
Beautiful to see someone bypass their own suffering for the welfare of animals. Very heart-warming...what an amazing man!
FrankFioretto 10 years ago
God gave this man a challenge if he is going to earn a seat in Heaven !
SusanGriffith 10 years ago
Volunteer veterinarians in protective gear to spay/neuter animals continually would be good. This beautiful man & the animals need help!
SusanGriffith 10 years ago
What's also needed, to help both this beautiful man & the animals, is veterinarians to volunteer to spay/neuter as many animals as possible.
MelissaShankland 10 years ago
Hero to the core Godspeed to you Sir! I'll do what I can to rally support for your mission :-)
CathyGauthierWhite 10 years ago
God bless his soul! What a wonderful person! Wish more people were like that what a wonderful world place this would be!
VandanaKuusinen 10 years ago
He is a true Gods saviour.....!!! Thousand salutes to such merciful and kind people !!!!!!!!!! May God Bless him always !!!!
GerdavanRensburg 10 years ago
If it wasn't so far I would have joined him and besides taking care of the animals I would clean up the place. What a challenge.
VeronicaRorrer-Miller 10 years ago
He has incredible compassion! Such a bittersweet & beautiful story to come out of such human recklessness!
DiannaBarber 10 years ago
Every animal foundation in the world needs to be supporting this man financially. If not, then they need to be boycotted.
DaphneLee-Larson 10 years ago
I think he is an angel and I wish there were many more of him. Those poor forgotten animals must be taken care of.
JaneSinclair 10 years ago
I was thinking about him last week as I recalled an article about him after the Fukushima disaster. A beautiful human being!!!
RaquelSarni 10 years ago
I think I'm inspired to so more, I pray for him and animals, I pray he us not forgotten .
ReneRemington 10 years ago
He is 55 and he may be more fulfilled doing this than anything else he might do in the world. I say Bravo to him and give him the tools.
MattRobinson 10 years ago
'Untold human suffering'? It's been told and retold and a lot of it made up! Anti-nuclear propaganda dressed up in a good news story.
MattRobinson 10 years ago
'Property damage'? The Fukushima Daiichi meltdowns only damaged the plant! Way to turn a good-news story into anti-nuclear lies, Dovas!
MattRobinson 10 years ago
Untold human suffering? Gimme a break! It's been told over and over and a lot of it made up! It's the tsunami suffering that's gone untold!
JennyLynnShidler 10 years ago
God bless him and shame on those who left their animals chained and trapped to die
FrankBasta 10 years ago
He is a great man,in a world that is so mixed up.The best to him with a very long life,peace
JoanneHughes 10 years ago
I believe this man is truly a hero for saving these poor forgotten souls!!! May God bless him many times over !!!
JoanneHughes 10 years ago
I believe this man is a true hero!! Thank you so much sir for all the good you are doing for those poor forgotten animals!!!
VeraCoelhodeSouza 10 years ago
He is blessed by God. The Japonese gorvenment should help him and motivates others who what to help him by waring propper clothing,etc.
KrystaZabiran 10 years ago
He is inspirational he speaks for those who have no voice ! My heart goes out to this man !! And those animals are blessed he is there. Love
GlendaLewis 10 years ago
Thank you for giving your life to these animals !! You are a hero !! Bravo !
CarrieKhaddour 10 years ago
Kindness and Goodness in a man is an immortal legacy Such a Man Finds Favor With his Creator and is Blessed Forever
CarrieKhaddour 10 years ago
Goodness In a Man Is an Immortal Legacy-Such a Man finds Favor with his CREATOR and Is Blessed Forever
KendraWarthman 10 years ago
I think this man is a very special individual with a heart of gold. So selfless. Amazing man.
KathleenBailey 10 years ago
What a wonderful man! Pity there aren't more like him in the world
MalinWisjö 10 years ago
Oh so brave! I wish you all good in life for helping these animals<3 Lots of love!<3
10 years ago
He is so awesome. May other will join him in his work and support him. Hope he will live forever☺
FrancesBrown 10 years ago
What an amazing person! May the lord guide him in all ways! God bless U
SandiJustisKetchumHoffman 10 years ago
God does put ANGELS on earth sometimes to take care of the innocent. I don't know if you will see this, but Thank You Mr. Naoto Matsumura.
DanielleRemmers 10 years ago
Beautiful story. . Can't even imagine what he encountered first entering the area..
MicheleDavis 10 years ago
What an AMAZING human being. The world needs more like him. Thank you, Sir.
HeidiMacho 10 years ago
God bless you, and keep you, and all those little angels of His, in your care. You received a calling and were given a mission, thanks!
ThereseDuBravac 10 years ago
This man is a saint! Thank you!! I want to donate! How do we help him!?
AnnaNelson 10 years ago
I hope he receives many needed donations. God bless him. The guardian of Fukushima's animals.
PattiBrett 10 years ago
He epitomizes the word hero. Thank you sir, for your compassion. I will keep you in my thoughts. :)
MayaBarbizon 10 years ago
incroyable! C'est homme est fantastique! Bravo et merci pour les animaux.
SherrieMiller 10 years ago
I think he is one hell-super hero. How many other people do you hear about doing something like this?
JeannetteJackson 10 years ago
What a kind and loving man..such a beautiful soul who has such an awesome positive attitude...and the ‘guardian of Fukushima’s animals’
SherrieLeavelle 10 years ago
What an unselfish thing to do. How wonderful to think of them in the midst of such a disaster.
KarenMcdaniel 10 years ago
God bless this man's kind heart. He is such a wonderful human being. I hope his COUNTRY will honor him for his. compassion a caring.
KarenMcdaniel 10 years ago
O think this man is a glorious human being. I hope animal organizations will give him the support he needs to help these precious creatures
GinaRichards 10 years ago
Wonderful man. Think of those animals that died locked or chained up. Well, if he has 40 years, yes could be dead by then.
CrystalKeller 10 years ago
Thank you for taking care of the animals that were left behind!! God bless you!!
JoanneAnand 10 years ago
What a kind, compassionate and beautiful man. Everyone needs to see this as it's absolutely heartwarming. He's a hero in my eyes.
EduardoVanzini 10 years ago
It doesnt matter how we are in service of others. We can only have ehat we give away and he is a brave and clear example. We will all die an
BobbiOlliver 10 years ago
A true hero. To care for those thT can't help themselves is a saintly job.
DaniHillstrom 10 years ago
Humanity saved! We need more people like you in the world. Im truely touched. Your a hero for many little innocent lives. Bless you xxx
OlyaLiesnikova 10 years ago
He is a brave man! I love animals! I'm glad somebody else love them so strong then them life! Cool!
TeresaBrush 10 years ago
A brave man. I would have done the same if they told me it would 40 years before I felt the affects.
CarolO'Connell 10 years ago
Beautiful man is getting much love ans appreciation back. Like his logic that it would take 30-40 years to be affected strongly by radiation
BruceLangdale-Hunt 10 years ago
Truly amazing. The "POWERS to BE" should supply the necessary food for the Animals, and forget about banning this person from the area,
MakoKoiwai 10 years ago
We need an email address to be able to paypal? One can't leave a comment on his page because the security point is in japanese.
sandragracebrooks 10 years ago
I feel great compassion for his kindness and bravery to be a type of "Noah"... Sandra Grace
BuffaloRunQuarterHorses 10 years ago
This man should be a National Treasure. A special soul and carer of life other than his own. A voice for those we cannot converse with.
BuffaloRunQuarterHorses 10 years ago
This man is a special soul. A true carer in touch with his spirit and having respect for life other than his own. A National Treasure.
RichardPetch 10 years ago
Well done you brave man, how many people would give their lives to look after abandoned animals.
LindaAbbott 10 years ago
There is a special place in heaven for this man. I will donate. PS. those cigarettes will probably get him before radiation does.
NicoA-McGreggor 10 years ago
God is watching over him. He is doing what we all should b doing.
ShelleyCpdt-kaNadoi 10 years ago
A truly amazing, empathetic man. We need a lot more like him in our world.
KennethMason 10 years ago
A brave & kind man. Kindness that we normally associate with animals. Can't believe people just left their animals there. Is he Smoking????
WICheesehead 10 years ago
I certainly hope that the owners of the animals left behind are giving him money to take care if THEIR animals. Let us hope so.
AuliaVriconella 10 years ago
Amazing ojiisan. thank you so much for your kindness. Rejoice for you. You have great merits for your next life, rejoice, rejoice.
UfukCetincan 10 years ago
he has a website for donations http://kizunafornaoto.com/ (use chrome translate for english)
JenHulford 10 years ago
Bored Panda, I will sue you for lying if you don't change that headline. All humans emit and contain radioactivity. That is inflammatory.
UfukCetincan 10 years ago
you can make donations with credit card via this site (works perfect w/ chrome translate): https://www.helloasso.com/don/associations/kizuna
MissyAlmas 10 years ago
A phenomenal inspiration & true hearted. I'd like to know if there's anyway I can donate money or supplies to him!
AngelaFlahertySmith 10 years ago
A very brave man and deserves a humungus thank you from the whole world for his dedicated care and love. Thank you from south africa
BobbiJacques 10 years ago
This man is a true angel of mercy - a Godsend to these animals and will be blessed through eternity for the great work. Epic!
SusanRoberts 10 years ago
Great that he has helped, but he's not the only person doing so. Many other unsung heroes. And, spay/neuter to prevent offspring is vital.
JeanneDeaux 10 years ago
What a wonderful man, it's very generous of him to put his life in potential danger to save animals.
MariaPernes 10 years ago
He is ab fab! What s fantastic man. He makes difference instead of wasting time on meanless things.
DajanaMontalvo 10 years ago
He respects all of God's creation, therefore God will watch over him. What a blessing to all these animals .
BeckyLewisNichols 10 years ago
I hope he is around for a very long time, these poor animals need him. He's a very special human being.
zarasarahsara 10 years ago
ive almost started crying... i understand him so well. what an angel!
RebeccaFowler 10 years ago
I think this man is awesome,why have the animals not been evacuated?It is so wonderful that someone cares for them!
JacquelineMcCann 10 years ago
Thank you so much for doing what others are not able to do. Hopefully someone makes him known to the world more, for him sacrificing himself
JeffreyIbañez 10 years ago
Very inspiring man! He's brought me to tears... But tears of joy and hope for the animals he continues to live because of him...
JoyKilpatric 10 years ago
it is nice to know that someone still has compassion and puts what is right before walking away from the problem. He respects life,
ShijitNair 10 years ago
I would like to donate my life completely if he gives me an opportunity to work along with him...
ChristineKim 10 years ago
I am amazed by his tender and gigantic heart. After hearing about so much animal abuse on peta I get depressed about humanity. Now: hope!
MihoMiyazaki 10 years ago
Hello, I have exchanged message with him and found out donation page. From left side of the page, click 'Faire un don'. It is in French!
MihoMiyazaki 10 years ago
HERE IS THE LINK FOR DONATION! http://kizunafornaoto.com/
Load More Replies... ElisabethBlackwood 10 years ago
What a good heart he has! Is there a way to send him donations?
RosaSparkle 10 years ago
What he is doing is amazing and kind to these animals. He a hero to the animals. :)
KathyHoutami 10 years ago
There is a FB page for him and from the look of it still active and many people have posted asking how to donate.
YukinaShigure 10 years ago
poor animals.. i realized that those people who left behind those animals only care about themselves.
CaroleWilliams 10 years ago
God Bless his heart. Thank you for bringing us this story of this remarkable man.
MartaJohnson 10 years ago
A beautiful soul--perhaps send non-violent offenders from prison to help him?
EmmaTanglevine 10 years ago
he is a true hero...to think of the animals before himself...there will be a special place in heaven for him...thank you Naoto...
DenisCoulson 10 years ago
With all the killing that's going on in the World this man's my hero !
ElaineCruz 10 years ago
I think that's very brave of him to do that .more people should get involved or try to transport the animals outside Fukushima to care for t
ValerieMargaret 10 years ago
He is an exceptional person. God will bless him and the defenseless animals for which he risks so much to care for. This is selfless love <3
JenniferMuller-Shadduck 10 years ago
Amazing. I bet it's cool having that area to yourself too! He's an angel.
AnnaHarding 10 years ago
How about getting those cats neutered? Those kittens weren't around at the beginning of this.
GenieGore 10 years ago
He is neutering the animals as frequently as he can actually, he wants to let them die off naturally.
Load More Replies... AnnaHarding 10 years ago
Maybe a dumb question, but in all this time, hasn't he thought of finding homes for these animals and getting them out of there?
maggiemoonbeam 10 years ago
I believe the animals are, themselves, radioactive. It can't take long in that environment. The reactor still emits astonishing amounts.
Load More Replies... RhondaHalversonDobransky 10 years ago
A hero for sure !!! Don't see any other heroes with him except the camera man ! shame on mankind !
LeonBucsit 10 years ago
This world could definitely use more people like this man. He is an angel.
D'JasperIII 10 years ago
i hope they commemorate him some how :") this is soo beautiful, it hurts my heart and gives me confidence for the souls of humans
AntoinetteOchoa 10 years ago
Well done, he deserves all my admiration, what a big heart, he deserves many medals
SolveigKlahr 10 years ago
Wow! This guy is just amazing! Hey? So proud of him! Bless you so much and ALL "your" animals. X
KathrynBixler 10 years ago
This man is amazing. May god be with him. And he will be rewarded for his loving compassion
DonniBaker 10 years ago
he is such a compassionate and caring person with so much love to give. He is truly an angel to these animals.
StaceyTham 10 years ago
Let's not forget about the photographer who is also risking his/her health for documenting this awesome story..
OttilieMoran 10 years ago
Amazing! Prayers to him and all the animals. Keep doing a good job! does anybody know if there is a place to donate?
ArthurToporovsky 10 years ago
He's amazing. Maybe a vet should neuter the animals so that he does not get overwhelmed and the population will fade away over time.
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