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ASBESTOS

Lawyers for plaintiffs seeking compensation from the government over their deteriorated health due to working in an asbestos factory speak at a news conference in the city of Osaka on Thursday.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 18, 2025
High court overturns asbestos ruling, ordering government to pay ¥6 million
A Japanese court ruled in favor of an asbestos victim’s family, saying the government wrongly narrowed compensation criteria in 2019.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jun 5, 2021
The damage done by a lengthy appeals process
The media has no problem reprimanding the government when it loses a court case, but news outlets seldom talk about how the judicial system can drag things on.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 28, 2020
J&J CEO says he didn't read internal documents on possible asbestos in Baby Powder
Johnson & Johnson Chief Executive Alex Gorsky told a jury Monday that he did not read all the internal company documents related to potential asbestos contamination in Johnson's Baby Powder.
WORLD
Nov 30, 2019
Asbestos, Quebec, is seeking suggestions for a new town name
The town of Asbestos is moving on from its moniker with a deadly reputation.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 12, 2019
Fukuoka court orders Japan and firms to pay ¥350 million for health problems due to asbestos
The Fukuoka High Court on Monday ordered the government and four construction materials makers to pay some ¥350 million in damages to former construction workers and bereaved relatives in the Kyushu region over health problems caused by asbestos, such as lung cancer.
EDITORIALS
Sep 26, 2019
Halt further health damage from asbestos
Steps must be taken to tighten regulations to protect workers from the risk of exposure to asbestos dust when demolishing buildings.
EDITORIALS
Oct 16, 2018
Provide relief for asbestos-linked health damage
The government needs to realize that time is running short for victims of asbestos-related diseases and explore ways for settling their cases out of court.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 1, 2018
Osaka High Court orders government, 10 firms to pay ¥302 million in damages over asbestos exposure
The Osaka High Court has ordered the government and 10 construction material makers to pay some ¥302 million in damages to 27 former construction workers and their kin over cancer and other health problems caused by asbestos.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 13, 2018
Missouri jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay over $4 billion to 22 women who allege its talc caused cancer, contained asbestos
A Missouri jury on Thursday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay a record $4.69 billion to 22 women who alleged the company's talc-based products, including its baby powder, contain asbestos and caused them to develop ovarian cancer.
EDITORIALS
Nov 2, 2017
Addressing workers' health damage from asbestos
The government should craft a new program to provide relief to asbestos victims, many of whom are aging and ailing.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 25, 2017
Yokohama District Court finds government and two firms liable in asbestos case
The government and two manufacturers of construction materials were found liable for ¥306 million in damages over asbestos-related health problems, according to a ruling by the Yokohama District Court on Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2016
Contamination: The human cost of dioxin, PCBs and pollution at Kadena Air Base
Documents recently obtained under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act highlight the American base's struggles to manage hazardous waste.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 9, 2016
Contamination: Kadena Air Base's dirty secret
For the first time, documents released under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act reveal extensive pollution on an active American base in Japan.
EDITORIALS
Feb 5, 2016
Widening asbestos compensation
The government should work out a scheme to provide relief to construction workers who suffered health damage from asbestos, which was widely used during Japan's construction boom.
EDITORIALS
Oct 15, 2014
Asbestos victims deserve relief
The government needs to take a top court decision seriously and move quickly to offer financial help to asbestos victims.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 9, 2014
Asbestos victims win landmark legal battle as state faulted for poor ventilation
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court rules that the Japanese government acted illegally in failing to require ventilation for asbestos mills, holding it liable for ¥330 million in redress.
EDITORIALS
May 29, 2010
Responsibility for asbestos ills
The Osaka District Court on May 19 ordered the government to pay ¥435 million in compensation to 23 people who worked in asbestos-spinning factories in the Sennan area of Osaka Prefecture from 1939 to 2005. It did not offer compensation to three other plaintiffs, including a resident who lived near...
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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