Japan PM says Fukushima wastewater release can’t be delayed
Speaking at his first visit to the facility, Fumio Kishida said his government would work to reassure residents about the safety of the wastewater disposal project.
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Kishida sends ritual offering to controversial Yasukuni shrine
The shrine honours the war dead and is seen by neighbouring countries as a symbol of Tokyo's past militarism.
Ruling and opposition parties begin preparations for election
The Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito are aiming to build on public expectations following the inauguration of the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
Fisheries aid sought after red tide kills Hokkaido sea urchins, salmon
The damage is believed to have been caused by a red tide of an unprecedented scale that has entered waters off the Pacific coast of eastern Hokkaido since mid-September.
School absenteeism, child suicides hit record highs in FY2020 amid stress of pandemic
Officials believe that the prolonged closure of schools had a significant impact on people's lives.
Kishida not in a rush for his first phone call with Moon
Japan media say he could be prioritising the elections due to take place later this month.
Kishida stresses ‘dialogue,’ distinguishes self from Abe, Suga
The new PM vowed to reflect the needs of the people in public administration by instructing all his Cabinet ministers to hold dialogues with the public.
Strong quake jolts Tokyo area, hurting 17, disrupting traffic
No tsunami was caused by the quake, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.
Asean ministers weigh not inviting Myanmar junta boss to summit, says envoy
Envoy Erywan Yusof said Myanmar's junta had not made progress on an Asean peace roadmap.
Japanese born America and two others win Nobel prize in Physics
Their work helps explain complex physical systems such as Earth’s changing climate.