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RADIOACTIVE

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2023
Japan set to release Fukushima water into Pacific, angering China
The International Atomic Energy Agency’s Director-General Rafael Grossi will visit Japan from Tuesday to deliver a final report on the safety of the process.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2023
Komeito chief suggests not releasing Fukushima water in swimming season
The Japanese government plans to start releasing once-contaminated water from Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings' plant in Fukushima Prefecture this summer.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 28, 2023
Kishida to meet head of IAEA over release of treated water from Fukushima plant
Japan's government plans to start releasing the treated water, which contains radioactive tritium, into the ocean around this summer.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 24, 2023
Some in China are boycotting Japanese cosmetics over Fukushima water release
The viral campaign began earlier this month when largely unproven allegations that water discharges from the plant are hazardous to health began trending on Chinese social media platforms.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2023
Japan denies reported political donations to IAEA over Fukushima findings
The rumor about the donations linked to the planned water release started after a South Korean online media outlet published a story on the matter.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 14, 2023
South Korea begins public briefings to address concern over Fukushima water
The plan to release the treated water has met strong opposition from local fishermen, as well as South Korea and some other neighbors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2023
Government seeks fishing industry's understanding over nuclear plant water release
The government aims to start releasing treated water from Fukushima power plant this summer while pledging not to dispose of it without the understanding of concerned parties.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 31, 2023
Just how safe is Fukushima’s ‘contaminated’ water?
To build the clean energy sector the world needs, nuclear power advocates must sway public opinion their way. Just crashing through won’t cut it.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 26, 2023
South Korean experts to continue analysis of Fukushima water discharge
Separately, the International Atomic Energy Agency is reviewing the process of the water release, which is planned to begin in the summer and continue for decades.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 22, 2023
South Korean nuclear experts to tour Fukushima plant amid water concerns
During their tour of the crippled plant, the experts will pay particular attention to Japan’s plans to discharge treated water, currently being stored at the facility, into the ocean.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 20, 2023
South Korea delegation to visit Fukushima nuclear plant next week
The delegation will visit the disaster-hit plant to assess the safety of Japan's planned release of treated radioactive water into the sea, the South Korean government said Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 18, 2023
Fukushima seafood businesses adapt as release of treated water looms
By around this summer, the government and plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings plan to release water with trace amounts of tritium into the sea off Fukushima Prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 13, 2023
South Korean team to visit Japan for four days over Fukushima water
The South Korean side said it actively and sincerely engaged in the talks to realize the inspection team's prompt visit, while the Japanese side described the talks as a 'briefing session.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 10, 2023
Tepco's treated water release operation plan formally approved
The plan includes standards for the levels of radioactive materials contained in the water when it is released.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2023
Japan to reassure South Korean experts on safety of Fukushima water release
Radioactive water has accumulated at the Fukushima No. 1 plant on the Pacific coast amid ongoing cleanup efforts, following the nuclear disaster in 2011.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 8, 2023
China and Japan to hold high-level maritime dialogue in Tokyo on Monday
The first in-person bilateral meeting on the topic since May 2019 will be attended by officials in charge of foreign affairs, defense and maritime law enforcement.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 8, 2023
G7 likely to back nuclear power amid energy security concerns
A joint statement is also likely to note that G7 countries welcome Japan's plan to release treated water from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the ocean.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 30, 2023
South Korea's Yoon vows to seek public consent for Fukushima water release
The South Korean president had said previously that he believes his predecessor Moon Jae-in 'had avoided efforts to understand,' preventing the public from becoming aware of Japan's plan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 17, 2023
South Korea seeks scientific analysis before Fukushima water release
Some of Japan's other neighbors, such as China and Taiwan, have also expressed opposition to Tokyo's decision.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 11, 2023
Japan marks 12 years since quake and tsunami prompted Fukushima crisis
Recovery from the magnitude-9.0 earthquake and resultant tsunami has progressed, but some 31,000 people remain displaced as of November 2022.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Japan concerned over U.S. officials' remarks on atomic bombings
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks to reporters during a news conference in Washington on Thursday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound. 
Who’s toughest on China? Biden’s tariff tactic ups ante as election looms.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about new actions to protect American workers and businesses from China's "unfair" trade practices, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Ishin struggles to set itself apart from other parties
Nippon Ishin no Kai Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita (right) speaks beside Yui Kanazawa, the party's candidate in the Tokyo 15th district by-election on April 28. Nippon Ishin lost in this by-election as well as another in Nagasaki held on the same day.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.

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