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JAPAN
May 15, 2022
Talks over China's post-3/11 food import ban remain stalled for over a year
The deadlock over the ban could affect discussions on China's accession to a major Pacific free trade deal, sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2022
Government to phase out insurance fee exemption for Fukushima evacuees
The phase-out affects evacuees who are now able to return or have already returned to the areas of their former residency following the lifting of evacuation orders.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Mar 14, 2022
Years without forestry education as Fukushima decontamination falls short
While some projects have begun to restore areas of mountain forest, airborne radiation levels in those areas are still not low enough that children can safely enter.
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JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Mar 5, 2022
Japan Times 1922: Mrs. Sanger lands after investigation
Margaret Sanger, an American proponent for birth control, causes controversy as she arrives in Japan in 1922.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 4, 2022
Supreme Court orders damages for Fukushima victims in landmark decision
Friday's decision came as the court rejected an appeal by Tepco and ruled it negligent for not taking preventive measures against a tsunami of that size, NHK said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 28, 2022
Marshall Islands grapple with consequences of superpowers' actions
Lingering damage from nuclear weapons testing and the growing threat from climate change are the two main problems facing the Pacific island nation.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Feb 21, 2022
Fukushima's forestry industry still haunted by nuclear meltdown
Despite a big decline in radiation, the sector faces reduced demand and difficulty hiring new workers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
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.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Dec 28, 2021
Ahead of a permanent return, Fukushima evacuees spend first night in homes since 2011 disaster
The village of Katsurao remains part of an exclusion zone due to high levels of radiation emitted during the triple meltdown at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant.
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JAPAN
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
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.
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JAPAN
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 5, 2021
Decade on from nuclear disaster, Fukushima farmers fear contaminated water could hurt business
Japan plans to release more than 1 million tons of contaminated water from the Fukushima No. 1 plant into the sea from 2023 as part of an effort to clean up the site.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Oct 18, 2021
How 3/11 forced a Fukushima doctor to become an expert in treating radiation
Medical workers who had no prior experience of dealing with the issue found themselves on the front line in March 2011.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 4, 2021
'Noah's Ark' in space? Japanese researchers successfully preserve genes of mice on ISS
Although the sperm that was returned from space was slightly affected by radiation, healthy mice were obtained with the same success rate as the control sample kept on Earth.
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BUSINESS
May 26, 2021
Singapore to lift import restrictions on food from Fukushima
Singapore is among 54 countries and regions that placed restrictions on imports from Japan following the triple meltdown at the Fukushima No. 1 complex.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 13, 2021
Cancer compensation claim by former Fukushima plant worker rejected
The court in Sapporo denied any causal relationship between debris removal work undertaken by the man and his development of the various cancers.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 25, 2021
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 15, 2021
China will assess food safety threats posed by Fukushima water release
China's foreign ministry said on Thursday that China shares a common stance with South Korea opposing Japan's action.
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JAPAN / Science & Health / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Apr 12, 2021
In Fukushima, data gathered to allay mothers' radiation concerns
One scientist is adamant giving birth in the prefecture is safe, but wants to provide the necessary proof to provide to would-be parents.

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