the fukushima daiichi accident has hurt watanabe's bottom line. the price of his peaches dropped 90% this summer compared to last year. he's never experienced such a loss. >> translator: when i received it, i thought there should be another zero. >> reporter: watanabe is now concerned about upcoming sales of his fuji apple. the fruit is famous for its sweetness. many customers order fuji every year as gifts for friends and family. fukushima inspectors have already tested samples of apples from his region and approved their sale. but he wanted to be 100% sure. so before the fuji harvest he sent apples from his field to the laboratory. >> translator: i ordered a test for my apples, because when people question their safety, i would like to say, from the bottom of my heart, that they are okay to eat. >> reporter: watanabe was relieved when he found out the results. his apples are radiation-free. he sent letters to his customers to let them know, but some people were still concerned. >> translator: as a farmer my income is decreasing. i'm not sure whe

watanabe's control over the newspaper group makes him one of the most powerful and influential figures in japan. the general manager says the club's chairman tried to interfere with his choice of a new coach. he harshly criticized watanabe, saying the chairman had no authority over personal matters. >> translator: the leadership must not break the company's internal control and compliance rules. i want the chairman to reconsider his position and accept my initial choice. >> watanabe has served as chairman of the giants since 2005. when he became president of the newspaper with the highest circulation in japan. >>> next, we go to our bureau in bangkok and pachari raksawong is there to find out what's going on in the region. >>> floodwaters continue to pose a threat to central bangkok. water levels have fallen in some parts of the city, but residents ar sllnhe art ashe spring tide will peak at the weekend. massive floodwaters from central thailand are only five kilometerom the center of the city. bangkok ridents are tryingo prevent inundation by piling up sand bags and transferring water

watanabe's control over the newspaper group makes him one of the most powerful and influential figures in japan. the general manager says the club's chairman tried to interfere with his choice of a new coach. he harshly criticized watanabe, saying the chairman had no authority over personal matters. >> translator: the leadership must not break the company's internal control and compliance rules. i want the chairman to reconsider his position and accept my initial choice. >> watanabe has served as chairman of the giants since 2005. when he became president of the newspaper with the highest circulation in japan. >>> next, we go to our bureau in bangkok and pachari raksawong is there to find out what's going on in the region. >>> floodwaters continue to pose a threat to central bangkok. water levels have fallen in some parts of the city, but residents are still on their alert as the spring tide will peak at the weekend. massive floodwaters from central thailand are only five kilometers from the center of the city. bangkok residents are trying to prevent inundation by piling up sand bags a

. >> i'm susumu kojima in fukushima understand, where we'll meet kenji watanabe, he's trying to fight fear about radiation with facts. watanabe's ordered independent tests on his apples, to reassure his customers. >> translator: i ordered a test for my apples, because when people question their safety, i would like to say from the bottom of my heart, that they are okay to eat. >> our cameras will be there when he gets the results, that's wednesday, on "newsline." >>> "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." >>> the operator of the fukushima plant has received $7.3 billion from a government backed fund to help compensate people affected by the disaster. the payment is the first installment of $11.8 billion in public funds th