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JAPAN
May 10, 2023

Tepco's treated water release operation plan formally approved

The plan includes standards for the levels of radioactive materials contained in the water when it is released.
JAPAN
Dec 22, 2022

Japanese panel approves return to nuclear power as disaster memories fade

Japan's move to extend nuclear reactor lifespans reflects a shift in public opinion as the country struggles with the threat of blackouts amid Russia's war in Ukraine and extreme weather.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 4, 2022

What do the U.S. midterms mean for Japan?

For many Japanese, the midterm U.S. elections will serve as an indicator of the health of American democracy.
JAPAN
Sep 7, 2022

Minister vows to fight Japanese food import curbs stemming from nuclear concerns

Japan's reconstruction minister unveiled a plan to establish a panel of experts to discuss tackling misunderstandings about the planned release of treated radioactive water.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 11, 2022

Women win record 35 of 125 seats in Japan's Upper House election

A record high 181 women ran in the Upper House poll, where half of the chamber's seats were up for grabs.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 17, 2022

Japan’s latest quake evokes memories of 3/11. Was it an aftershock?

The 7.4 magnitude quake that hit Tohoku shook a region that's still recovering from the devastation of the March 2011 disaster. Experts are split on whether the quakes are closely linked.
JAPAN
Mar 15, 2022

Nuclear restart debate reignites in Japan as fuel prices surge

A group of influential opposition lawmakers from Nippon Ishin no Kai is calling on the government to restart reactors sooner than planned.
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2021

Three aging reactors in Fukui Prefecture given OK for restart

The prefecture's decision could set a precedent that leads to more aging reactors getting restarted instead of being scrapped.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Mar 11, 2021

Fighting through the pain: Lady Gaga sends message of support to Japan

'It seems like yesterday that I was watching the shocking footage of the devastating earthquake and tsunami on the news and thinking, 'what can I do to help?,'' Lady Gaga said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 19, 2021

A decade after 3/11, what lessons has Japan learned?

The March 11, 2011, earthquake's impact on the people and government of Japan has been both physical and philosophical.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 27, 2020

The G20 and multilateralism after Trump

The G20 is just one of many multilateral organizations and institutions that have suffered over the past four years because of the Trump administration's “America First” policy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 17, 2020

Why do Japan's leaders prefer Republicans?

From the presidential election of 1984 to the present, Tokyo has with few exceptions preferred the Republican nominee.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 26, 2020

Five criteria for choosing Biden's running mate

Who will be presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s running mate? The answer to this question will reveal much about the remainder of this year’s election campaign in the United States, the policy direction of a potential Biden administration and the future of the Democratic Party...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 5, 2020

The U.S. presidential election: Four surprises, four challenges

The pandemic, the economy, race relations and foreign affairs are likely to affect the outcome of the elections, not only for the White House but also for Congress.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 5, 2020

Japan's response to COVID-19: A preliminary assessment

Will Japan end up in the group of countries that is on the way to successfully containing the virus or in the group that experiences an exponential growth in infections?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 31, 2020

COVID-19: Will facts trump partisanship in American politics?

One hopes that the U.S. will be able to overcome the partisan divide and provide leadership on a global level.
JAPAN
Mar 9, 2020

Japan's reconstruction minister vows to assist small firms hit by 3/11

The government will put particular focus on small and midsize companies in its provision of recovery assistance following the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disasters, Cabinet minister Kazunori Tanaka said Sunday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 24, 2020

Democratic candidates aim to change U.S. foreign policy

The Democratic presidential candidates have no shortage of issues on which to criticize Trump for his handling of foreign policy.

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