National
NRA makes new reactor safety regimen official
The Nuclear Regulation Authority officially approves new safety requirements for reactors aimed at preventing disasters like the catastrophe at the Fukushima No. 1 power plant.
Events In Tokyo Apr 19, 2013
ZZZ's continue a great year
by Florian Turgeon
It’s a new year that other indie bands could only dream of. Steady gigs, new releases and collaborations with established artists, they’ve all been on ZZZ’s schedule for the past few months. The Hyogo Prefecture trio released their second EP, “Magnetica,” in February, and ...
Music Apr 18, 2013
Extruders have a rock epiphany
by Ian Martin
“Before the gig, we were quite intimidated: a lowly rock band performing in front of a god. After, we found we could do it, and that was the turning point for us.” Going back to at least when Paul the Apostle saw the light ...
National Feb 19, 2013
Okinawans monitoring noise from Ospreys
People living in the village of Ginoza in Okinawa have started measuring noise levels emanating from the U.S. military’s MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft. After collecting data, Ginoza officials will ask the central government to take steps to reduce noise pollution and also ask the ...