11 years on, Fukushima morass still poses danger
On March 11, 2011, the meltdown of three nuclear reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan became the world's second-worst nuclear disaster.
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Japan raps Russia over tax-free zones on Northern isles
The territorial row over the islands has prevented Tokyo and Moscow from concluding a peace treaty to formally end their wartime hostilities.
Tokyo Air Raid survivor saddened by Russia’s indiscriminate use of force 77 years after harrowing experience
Having experienced the horrors of war, she thinks of the people in Ukraine who are terrified at this very moment.
Japan PM Kishida eager to improve bilateral ties as new South Korean president elected
Referring to the current state of the Japan-South Korea relationship, Kishida said, “The situation is very severe, but we can’t leave it as it is.”
Japanese staff evacuating from Russia
This comes after Japan’s Foreign Ministry raised its 4 stage danger ranking for Russia to Level 3, at which point people are urged to avoid all travel.
Japan’s rice ball tycoon envisages shops worldwide
His ambition is to open 2,000 shops mainly in Asia by 2025 and 10,000 around the world by 2030.
ANA announces new international flight service dubbed AirJapan
AirJapan flights will link Japan with other areas in Asia and Oceania, where demand for travel to Japan is expected to grow.
Japan cautious about banning Russian aircraft from Japan’s airspace
If Japan pushes ahead with such sanctions, it is expected that Russia will take retaliatory steps that would deal a blow to Japanese aviation.
Japan records surge in drug-related date rape
Police are urging people to get in touch if they suspect they may be a victim of this type of crime.
Japan raises travel alert level for Russia over Ukraine invasion
The foreign ministry has already issued an evacuation advisory for areas around the Russia-Ukraine border.