National Jan 24, 2022
Cleanup of Fukushima nuclear plant hit by leak of ice-wall coolant
The leakage has had no impact on the wall or the environment, plant operator Tepco said.
National Jan 20, 2022
Crisis-hit Fukushima town finally allows residents to stay overnight
At the end of last year, 3,613 people had certificates of residence in the designated areas, but many have already demolished their houses.
National Jan 19, 2022
Six people to sue Tepco over thyroid cancer after Fukushima disaster
The plaintiffs, who were between the ages of 6 and 16 at the time of the nuclear disaster and lived in Fukushima Prefecture will seek ¥616 million in total damages.
National Jan 12, 2022
Tepco aims to take pictures of melted nuclear fuel debris and other deposits using six types of underwater robots.
National Dec 28, 2021
Japan maps out plan for disposing of treated radioactive water from Fukushima plant
The government said in April it would discharge more than 1 million metric tons of contaminated water in stages after treatment and dilution, starting around spring 2023.
National Dec 28, 2021
Fukushima cattle farmer among Okuma residents allowed first overnight stay in 10 years
Mitsuhide Ikeda has commuted 20 kilometers to the family farm almost every day since the government allowed daytime entry to the restricted zone.
National Dec 21, 2021
Tepco seeks approval for sea release of tainted water from Fukushima nuclear plant
The water has been processed before being stored in tanks, but the equipment used to treat it cannot remove radioactive tritium.
National Dec 11, 2021
The Japanese government and the U.N. nuclear watchdog agreed on the matter at an online meeting between industry minister Koichi Hagiuda and IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi on Friday.
National Dec 11, 2021
Britain lifting post-Fukushima restrictions on Japan food imports
In its assessment of the possible health risks from Japanese food imports, Britain has concluded that removing the import restrictions would not affect consumers in the country.
National Dec 6, 2021
IAEA delays Fukushima visit to assess water release due to omicron
The team's visit, originally scheduled for mid-December, will be postponed to January or later next year, according to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Business Nov 25, 2021
¥30 billion eyed to protect fishery products after Fukushima water release
The money will be for preparing for any possible reputational damage to Japanese products, a government official said.
National Nov 22, 2021
Starting Nov. 30, the village will allow residents to come back and stay in a special reconstruction promotion area set up in the village in preparation for their permanent return.