I May Have Misspoke..

Or then again, maybe not.  There seems to be some confusion (still) regarding the identity of the Fukushima Mystery Man, who appeared on a live cam August 28th.  As I posted Tuesday, it seemed to be Enson Inoue, after he admitted to going up to the reactor site at Fukushima, but now, another man has come forward to claim credit.  Ex-SKF.  Excerpts:

Some of you may have read about and seen the video/screenshot of a mysterious worker who appeared in TEPCO's Livecam of Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant.

Well, he's gone semi-public with his email to a high ranking administration official on September 8, protesting the harsh working conditions for the workers, and he has posted his statement and photographs inside the plant on his website:

http://pointatfuku1cam.nobody.jp/e.html

Mystery solved.  Maybe.  A poster replies to the Ex-SKF link with this..  "Anonymous said...



there is a second man said to be him - this one has a name...
when i posted the fuku1live-video at my youtube channel a few days later somebody commented:
‘the man in this video is an mma fighter, fix the link below and read the article
mmafighting.[com]/2011/09/04/enson-inoue-takes-covert-trip-to-fukushima-nuclear-power-plant/
he went there to feed stay dogs and volunteer in a hospital’
his name is Enson Inoue.
you will have to search this name there, as the page opens not directly.
i actually believe this is true.  he is holding his arm horizontally for about 20 minutes, try yourself to do it longer than one ;-)"

He's right:  That's difficult, and requires A Lot of strength.  After watching some of Inoue's video diaries, he looks a little bigger (more muscular)than the man in the suit.  I'm not saying that it's not him, what I'm saying is that my opinion has shifted bact to "undecided."  Not that it really matters. 

Inoue got attention for his work and website, and this still unknown man got attention for his grievances regarding TEPCO's operational policies.  Looks like everything turned out great!  Except for that whole Fukushima thing, ya know..
 

Enson Inoue Reveals Covert Trip to Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant

What a strange and amazing story this has turned into!  On August 28th, this guy shows up on the Fukushima live cam, prompting speculation about who he was, what he was doing, and what message he was trying to convey(Be sure to read the comments at the link.).  Turns out, he wasn't a TEPCO employee, but Mixed Martial Arts Champion turned Real-Life Superhero Enson Inoue. 

Inoue has traveled to the Fukushima quake/tsunami zone nine times, feeding stray animals, visiting evacuees, and spending his own money to buy them much needed supplies.  He also made the acquaintance of a contractor working at the plant, and snuck in with a driver and another friend.  And, evidently, made his way to the front of the live cam.  And this visit is not at all the focus or purpose of his visits.  Check out his video diary of his experiences.  The magnitude of the earthquake/tsunami's devestation becomes clearer through his observations, and through his reactions to miles upon miles of the destroying event's aftermath.

To finance his efforts, he makes and sells some really nice bracelets on his site here.  Enson Inoue is my new hero.  He had fame and money.  He didn't have to do anything other than live his Rich Athlete Lifestyle.  Yet, he's chosen to give of himself in ways most of us would not even consider.  His example is a light in these darkest of times.  Thank you, Mr. Inoue, for choosing your chosen path.