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In Japan’s Neighbors, Fear and Frustration Over Radioactive Water Release

In Japan’s Neighbors, Fear and Frustration Over Radioactive Water Release

By Hyung-jin Kim
Many foreign experts said the water discharge will have a negligible impact on the environment and human health, but Japan’s neighbors remain worried.

Japan Briefs Pacific Islands on Fukushima Wastewater Release Plan

Japan Briefs Pacific Islands on Fukushima Wastewater Release Plan

By Grant Wyeth
For Pacific Islanders, who feel a strong guardianship over the Pacific Ocean, Japan’s plan to release contaminated water into the ocean is of critical importance. 
Japan’s Changing Nuclear Energy Policy

Japan’s Changing Nuclear Energy Policy

By SUZUKI Tatsujiro
Under the government of Kishida Fumio, Japan has sharply changed its thinking on nuclear power.

Fukushima’s Diplomatic Fallout, 7 Years After the Nuclear Disaster

Fukushima’s Diplomatic Fallout, 7 Years After the Nuclear Disaster

By Daniel Hurst
Japan faces questions from abroad about its handling of the lingering aftereffects of the triple disaster.

Japan’s Nuclear Disaster, Five Years On

Japan’s Nuclear Disaster, Five Years On

By Tadateru Konoé
Are we prepared for the unthinkable?

TEPCO Prosecution: A Sign That Japan’s Nuclear Industry Is in Free Fall

TEPCO Prosecution: A Sign That Japan’s Nuclear Industry Is in Free Fall

By Shaun Burnie
The criminal prosecution of TEPCO is another step in the process to end nuclear power in Japan.

3 TEPCO Execs To Face Trial for Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

3 TEPCO Execs To Face Trial for Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

By Mina Pollmann
Nearly five years after the Fukushima meltdown, three executives have been indicted for the disaster.
South Korea’s Nuclear Energy Future

South Korea’s Nuclear Energy Future

By Toby Dalton and Minkyeong Cha
The government has some work to do if it wants to win local support for nuclear power in the future.

The Repercussions of South Korea’s Pro-Nuclear Energy Policy

The Repercussions of South Korea’s Pro-Nuclear Energy Policy

By Se Young Jang
A long-term policy is running into increasing domestic opposition.

Who Landed a Radioactive Drone on Shinzo Abe's Roof?

Who Landed a Radioactive Drone on Shinzo Abe's Roof?

By Mina Pollmann
A man claims he landed the drone on Abe's office roof to protest plans to restart nuclear power plants.

4 Years Later, What Japan Can Teach the World About Disaster Preparedness

4 Years Later, What Japan Can Teach the World About Disaster Preparedness

By Mina Pollmann
While hosting a UN Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, Japan shares hard lessons from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Japan Sweats Its Energy Grid

Japan Sweats Its Energy Grid

By Clint Richards
A grid built around nuclear power is destined to be perpetually pushed to its limit.

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