As a�Fukushima prefecture native, Nishida Toshiyuki paid a visit to the victims that evacuated from Futaba town in Fukushima to Kazo city in Saitama prefecture. There Nishida engaged in a talk session and distributed food to the victims.

Nishida shook each person's hand and gave words of encouragement such as, "Ganbappeyo," and, "It's alright, the nuclear plant problem will be solved soon." On top of that, Nishida gave out 700 originally designed t-shirt and polo shirts to people.

During the talk session, Nishida was requested to sing his hit song, "Moshimo piano wo hiketaranara," and performed an a capella�version. �He commented, "Fukushima people are very strong. Let us go back to Futaba town with confidence."

A 58 year old �woman commented with a smile, "Words of encouragement from a fellow Fukushima person really hits the spot. It really gave me energy."

Nishida prepared 700 bowls of ramen and other foods for the evacuees and even invited the townspeople to the neighborhood movie theater. Approximately 80 people were greeted for a private screening of Nishida's newest movie, 'Hoshimamoru Inu'�which is set in Fukushima prefecture.

Source: Sanspo