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JAPAN
Aug 27, 1998

10 killed by landslides in Fukushima, Tochigi

At least 10 people were killed and four others are missing after torrential rain triggered landslides in Fukushima and Tochigi prefectures early Thursday, officials said.
JAPAN
Jun 18, 1998

Arthur D. Little selects Fukushima as next chief

Inc., a global strategic consulting firm, on Thursday announced that Glen Fukushima, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, has become its president. Fukushima, who was vice president of AT&T Japan Ltd., the wholly-owned subsidiary of AT&T Corp. in the U.S., assumed the current position...
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2023

China’s blanket testing for Japanese seafood affecting Japanese businesses

Seafood from five Japanese firms remains at Chinese customs, running the risk of a ¥100 million loss if they end up spoiling.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 16, 2022

Japan’s changing nuclear energy policy

Under the government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Japan has sharply altered its thinking on nuclear power.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Aug 1, 2022

After 40 years, Kaminoseki nuclear power project faces bleak future

The residents of the host town have been divided over the nuclear power project, creating tensions among neighbors and families.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
Apr 12, 2022

Sake springs eternal at Yumegokoro Shuzo

Welcome in the season with warmer weather, longer days and sake as fresh as a sea breeze.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 29, 2020

South Korea expresses 'serious concern' over any radioactive water dump

The view was expressed during meetings between Japanese and South Korean officials, the first since Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga took office.
JAPAN
Oct 2, 2019

Plan for new body for March 2011 reconstruction expected by year-end: minister

Reconstruction Minister Kazunori Tanaka has said he hopes to reach a firm decision on the structure of a planned successor body to the Reconstruction Agency by year-end.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 13, 2019

New Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi vows Japan will take lead role on plastic waste

Koizumi said he wants to make Japan a leader in environmental issues and speak with Fukushima's fishermen about what to do with Tepco's radiation-tainted water.
EDITORIALS
Mar 13, 2019

Japan's post-3/11 energy policy

The government needs to flesh out its goal of turning renewables into a primary source of power supply with concrete steps to make that happen.
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2018

Japan and China agree to start regular talks on food safety

Japan and China have agreed to start having minister-class officials conduct regular talks mainly regarding food safety.
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2018

Hokkaido nuclear plant on backup power after quake, reviving memories of Fukushima disaster

A nuclear power station in Hokkaido is relying on emergency backup power after a powerful earthquake knocked out electricity on the northern island Thursday, offering a stark reminder of the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

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