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Japan says it needs nuclear power. Can host towns ever trust it again?

National May 5, 2022

Japan says it needs nuclear power. Can host towns ever trust it again?

by Motoko Rich and Hikari Hida

The decision to restart plants is fraught with emotions, not to mention the gargantuan technical task of fortifying the stations against future disasters in an earthquake-prone nation.

At least five dead in fire at Niigata rice cracker factory

National Feb 12, 2022

At least five dead in fire at Niigata rice cracker factory

The fire was brought under control about nine hours after it started, but the search for the missing has been halted due to fears the building may collapse, police said.

Japan to recommend Sado mine for UNESCO World Heritage listing

National Jan 28, 2022

Japan to recommend Sado mine for UNESCO World Heritage listing

by Eric Johnston

The move could inflame tensions with South Korea, which opposes the registration due to the use of Korean wartime labor at the site.

Japan to ignore South Korean opposition in Sado mine World Heritage push

National Jan 24, 2022

Japan to ignore South Korean opposition in Sado mine World Heritage push

Despite South Korea's objections, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said that the country will not receive "any diplomatic consideration" on the matter.

Japan considers delaying controversial Sado mine for World Heritage list

National Jan 21, 2022

Japan considers delaying controversial Sado mine for World Heritage list

South Korea's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in a commentary that it opposes Japan's decision to push for the World Heritage designation of the mine.

Kishida's nuclear push faces resistance ahead of election

National / Politics Oct 27, 2021

Kishida's nuclear push faces resistance ahead of election

by Sakura Murakami

Debate over whether to restart more reactors in Japan is highly charged, with 40% of the population opposing the move.

Japan's nuclear regulator inspects Tepco's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant

National Oct 26, 2021

Japan's nuclear regulator inspects Tepco's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant

The plant has had a number of security problems, including the failure to fix dysfunctional equipment to detect intruders.

Japan’s cult outdoor brand wants you to test its high-end tents

Business / Corporate Jul 16, 2021

Japan’s cult outdoor brand wants you to test its high-end tents

by Shoko Oda and Komaki Ito

Snow Peak's president acknowledges the company’s price point may deter some shoppers, but says it reflects the goods’ quality and lifetime warranty.

Another security breach at Tepco nuclear plant uncovered

National May 9, 2021

Another security breach at Tepco nuclear plant uncovered

A number of cases of unauthorized access have occurred at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant since January 2018.

Tepco lapse a wake-up call for Japan's nuclear security protocols, expert says

National | ANALYSIS Apr 15, 2021

Tepco lapse a wake-up call for Japan's nuclear security protocols, expert says

by Osamu Tsukimori

The incident in Niigata is “of particular concern” because the potential security breaches lasted for months, a top expert in the field said.

Oral care product made by workers with disabilities could be sent to space station

National Apr 1, 2021

Oral care product made by workers with disabilities could be sent to space station

The mint-flavored spray is made by mentally disabled people employed by a nonprofit organization in Niigata Prefecture.

Japanese nuclear plant vulnerable to unauthorized entry for one year

National Mar 17, 2021

Japanese nuclear plant vulnerable to unauthorized entry for one year

The NRA has provisionally rated the breach at the plant at the worst level in terms of safety and severity, marking the first time it has given such an assessment.

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