Japan feared U.S. military would take control of Fukushima response in 2011
The U.S. military's move to form a joint support force led by the commander of the Pacific Fleet in the wake of the disaster triggered anxiety, accounts show.
China official won't delete satirical Hokusai pic about Fukushima water
The picture, based on a work by Katsushika Hokusai, depicts a person wearing an orange protective suit pouring green liquid into the sea.
Tepco appoints ex-business lobby chief Kobayashi as new chairman
Yoshimitsu Kobayashi headed the Japan Association of Corporate Executives for four years through 2019 and now serves as chairman of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp.
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.
South Korean experts dismiss worries over treated Fukushima water
The impact of the water release from Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.'s plant on South Korea would be negligible given the data disclosed by Japan, the Korean Nuclear Society said.
Fukushima water discharge plan sets a dangerous precedent
Allowing the release to proceed unilaterally without genuine international consultation would set a dangerous precedent and further damage the international rules-based agreement system.
Tepco may appoint ex-business lobby chief Kobayashi as chairman
Kobayashi is currently chairman of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. and on the management committee of the Nuclear Damage Compensation and Decommission Facilitation Corp.
Osaka governor open to talks on releasing Fukushima No. 1 water into Osaka Bay
Hirofumi Yoshimura has previously said that the treated water should be allowed to be released into the sea if it meets environmental standards backed by scientific evidence.
Japanese government gives briefing on Fukushima water release plan
Participants in the session, held in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, included officials from agriculture, forestry, fisheries and tourism industry groups.
Taiwan’s push for better Japan ties harmed by Fukushima water release
Japan’s decision generated opposition in Taiwan and criticism of Tsai Ing-wen’s government as the island seeks to foster better relations with Tokyo amid China's rise.
Japan to compile action plan for Fukushima water discharge this year
Those taking part affirmed their ministries and agencies will work together in monitoring radioactive materials in the treated water and foster international understanding of the discharge.
South Korean government report found no effect from tritium release
The Japanese government announced a decision Tuesday to release water from the disaster-crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the sea after it is diluted.
