and the idea of kizuna is helping people to overcome their difficult situation. daisuke azuma, nhk world, yamagata. >>> "newsline" is the place to turn to for the latest on japan post march 11th. we have two segments offering two unique perspectives on the fallout from the earthquake and tsunami. nuclear watch brings you insight and information on the impact of the fukushima daiichi crisis. and "the road ahead" examines japan's efforts to recover and rebuild. don't miss "nuclear watch" and "the road ahead," on "newsline." >>> officials in yokohama city are conducting more soil tests for radioactive strontium. this comes after a local resident detected the substance on the roof of an apartment building. yokohama is located about 250 kilometers from the crippled fukushima daiichi nuclear plant. radioactive cesium, more than 80 times the government's set limit of 500 becquerels her kilogram, was found last month in samples of sediment collected from roadside ditches in yokohama. the city later removed the contaminated sediment. but the city decided to retest the sam

. >> translator: what does the word kizuna mean to you?translator: it is the small things we do to help each other. >> translator: have you ever experienced kizuna with other people? >> translator: i like interacting with other people. the bonds we develop, the communication between us is what makes us grow. that's the meaning of kizuna. >> reporter: this interviewee came to the movie from a village where the natural disaster was compounded by a serious nuclear accident. >> translator: reconstruction has been slowed down by the problem of radiation and the situation is still very serious. >> translator: what's your hope for the tohoku region? >> translator: we need to use the disaster as an opportunity to show our strength to the entire nation. [ applause ] >> translator: my impression is that the kids got really involved and that they asked very candid questions. >> translator: i was very moved by the scene where they speak with the survivors. >> translator: i am happy to have edited my film. i would give it an 8 out of 10. if there is an