note that more technological development is needed to use robotics in decommissioning the fukushi fukushima daiichi power plants. >>> a japanese theater director has crafted a play about the place he calls home. he is turning away from okinawa's wartime history. with the help of local people, he is showcasing the island's culture on stage. ♪ >> reporter: the show is filled with song and dance. it tells the story of a quiet boy who takes karate lessons and learns the meaning of true strength. the director whose work on broadway was nominated for a tony award. he says his desire to highlight the island's appeal drove him to make okinawa the focus of a new show. local performers auditioned for the cast. they include people with a background in owe i can na with a's traditional performing arts as well as other fields. >> translator: these small islands have given birth to culture, which is it a mix of several influences. so i thought a cast including basketball players, actors, singers and dancers would symbolize okinawa's mixture of people. >> reporter: during world war ii, okinawa was the battlefield