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Fukushima is advancing hydrogen energy through the Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R), which has been producing green hydrogen from renewable sources since March 2020. As Japan aims for 20 million tons of hydrogen by 2050 to decarbonize transportation and industry, FH2R supports local businesses and fuel-cell vehicles, although concerns arise over the inclusion of fossil fuel-derived hydrogen in the national strategy. The Japanese government has allocated ¥3 trillion over 15 years to promote hydrogen technology, while the future of hydrogen utilization remains uncertain.