National May 30, 2021
Futaba is the last municipality covered by the central government's evacuation order to resume rice planting.
National May 13, 2021
Cancer compensation claim by former Fukushima plant worker rejected
The court in Sapporo denied any causal relationship between debris removal work undertaken by the man and his development of the various cancers.
National Apr 14, 2021
Deputy PM Aso challenged by China to drink treated Fukushima water
The request came after the Japanese politician claimed the water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant would be safe to drink.
National | FOCUS Apr 13, 2021
Fukushima water release to prolong seafood safety woes
by Junko Horiuchi
Concerns among fishermen and consumers are rooted in persistent distrust among the Japanese public toward the government and Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.
National Apr 13, 2021
Japan's neighbors react strongly to Fukushima water release decision
The U.S. State Department, meanwhile, said Japan had been "transparent about its decision" to release the tritium-laced water into the Pacific Ocean.
Science & Health | Regional Voices: Fukushima Apr 12, 2021
In Fukushima, data gathered to allay mothers' radiation concerns
One scientist is adamant giving birth in the prefecture is safe, but wants to provide the necessary proof to provide to would-be parents.
National Mar 25, 2021
Start of Olympic torch relay draws mixed feelings in Fukushima
by Ayano Shimizu
While some are keen to show off the progress the Tohoku region has made in the past 10 years, others feel the government has used the 2011 disasters to promote the Olympics.
National Mar 23, 2021
The government is considering releasing the water used to cool reactors, which is stored at the Fukushima No. 1 complex, into the sea, but has not yet made a final decision.
National Mar 10, 2021
'Flame of Hiroshima and Nagasaki' to move to Fukushima for 3/11 anniversary
The flame will be relocated to a temple, where a museum will also be set up to display items related to the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear disaster.
Business / Corporate Mar 9, 2021
How Toyota thrives when the chips are down
by Norihiko Shirouzu
Continuity contracts and a deep understanding of semiconductor design and manufacturing equip the automaker to anticipate and mitigate shortages.
National | Remembering 3/11 Mar 9, 2021
'I still have dreams about it': Volunteers reflect on 3/11 aftermath
by Jordan Allen
Ten years on from the disaster, expats who gave their time to help the victims have found the experience has stuck with them.
Soccer Mar 8, 2021
Great East Japan Earthquake survivor Jun Endo learns importance of resilience in life
She was buoyed through the hard times by her dream of joining the Japanese women's national team, Nadeshiko Japan, which beat the odds in 2011 and brought joy to the tsunami-hit nation.