
National | Regional Voices: Fukushima Feb 26, 2021
The government has given two conflicting figures for radiation exposure levels — 20 millisieverts a year and 1 millisievert a year — triggering concern.
The government has given two conflicting figures for radiation exposure levels — 20 millisieverts a year and 1 millisievert a year — triggering concern.
Fukushima residents demand stricter decontamination to enable safe return
Remaining restrictions blocking people from living in the town of Tomioka are due to be lifted in 2023.
Mission possible? The long road ahead for Fukushima cleanup.
Tepco aims to undertake the crucial removal of fuel debris from Fukushima No. 1 in 2021 ahead of decommissioning the plant.
Nearly 10 years after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in March 2011, prices for food products from the prefecture haven’t fully recovered.
Fukushima 'blank spaces' in limbo, left out of decontamination plan
Residents who were forced to leave their homes are encountering barriers stopping them from tearing them down.
The government wants to use the earth to create arable farming land in Fukushima Prefecture.
Robots in Fukushima monitor cucumber production in IT-farming joint project
At the greenhouse, cucumbers are produced through a unique hanging method, which makes it easier for robots to monitor the produce.
Fukushima localities speak out against dumping radioactive water in sea
The resolutions and statements described measures taken by the central government as inadequate to combat reputational damage to produce from the prefecture.
Pandemic forces Fukushima's Hope Tourism program to go digital
Region looks to livestreaming and Zoom to offset lack of visitors.
Fukushima Prefecture struggles to contain coronavirus clusters
An outbreak at a post office delayed the delivery of 170,000 items of mail after the facility was forced to close in April.
Tepco 10-year plan for scrapping Fukushima No. 1 aims to get local firms involved
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. is expected to disclose detailed 10-year plans for the decommissioning of the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, including how much construction material they will have to order and the technology needed for the work, in hopes ...
On one day in February, about 10 people gathered for a discussion hosted by Fukushima University students in the city to raise awareness on LGBT issues. "Let’s create a world where everyone can express (themselves) and be accepted for who they are," said one of ...