"Many still lead difficult lives in devastated areas and places that were evacuated," he said. "I pray for a return of peaceful times."
Although no one died as a direct result of Fukushima, about 1,650 area residents died from complications related to stress and other problems after the accident.
A total of 15,884 people are confirmed to have died in the tsunami with another 2,633 still listed as missing. Human remains are sometimes discovered even now.
About the broadcaster:
Anne Ruisi is an editor at China Daily online with more than 30 years of experience as a newspaper editor and reporter. She has worked at newspapers in the U.S., including The Birmingham News in Alabama and City Newspaper of Rochester, N.Y.
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