Fukushima treated water release distresses Japan’s fishing industry
Many workers are worried that commercial fishing will be adversely affected, as it was in the aftermath of the plant’s triple meltdown in the wake of the 2011 Great East Japan…
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Seoul says no scientific problems with Fukushima release plan
Seoul and Tokyo also agreed to over five out of seven requests by President Yoon Suk Yeol to Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during their summit earlier in July.
Fukushima treated water to undergo 2-step process before release in small amount on Thursday
Tokyo Electric Power Company said that for fiscal 2023, which runs through the end of March 2024, it plans to release about 31,200 cubic metres of treated water.
Biden expects to meet Xi later this year amid tensions
A US-China summit could take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting Biden will host in San Francisco in November.
Understanding grows for release of Fukushima nuclear plant water
“In order to move forward with Fukushima’s reconstruction, this is an issue that cannot be put off,” Kishida said of the release plans after a trilateral summit with US…
Japan, US, South Korea ‘to agree on 3-way hotline’ at summit
White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said the hotline initiative will be part of efforts to boost cooperation to prepare for any crisis or contingency.
South Korean court dismisses suit to stop Fukushima water release
Local environmental groups had filed the suit against Tokyo Electric Power Company, based on international agreements, including one on the prevention of marine pollution.
Japan’s nighttime economy in spotlight as tourists return
Efforts to boost Japan’s nighttime economy kicked off in the mid-2010s, with initiatives taking advantage of local charms to create new ways to enjoy night entertainment.
Hopes up for positive real growth in Japan in fiscal 2023
However, consumer spending remains sluggish, fuelling concerns over the reliance on foreign demand, as a slowdown overseas could deal a blow to Japan’s economy.
Japanese WWII survivor, 101, speaks up over Russian invasion, futility of war
Even after living for over a century, Kazuo Nakagawa confesses to still being haunted by his wartime past.