Menu
The Diplomat
Account
Home
My Account
Sign In
About Us
Advertise
Syndication
Write for Us
Contact Us
The Diplomat
Central Asia
East Asia
Oceania
South Asia
Southeast Asia
Economy
Diplomacy
Environment
Politics
Security
Society
Blogs
China Power
Flashpoints
Asia Defense
ASEAN Beat
The Pulse
The Koreas
Tokyo Report
The Debate
Crossroads Asia
Trans-Pacific View
Pacific Money
Asia Life
Oceania
Interviews
Photo Essays
Videos
Through the Lens: Life and Politics in Asia
Podcasts
Japan Affairs
Asia Geopolitics
Korea Talk
Magazine
Subscribe
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
RSS
Ex-TEPCO Executive Downplays Role in Fukushima Nuclear Meltdown
By
Thisanka Siripala
October 31, 2018
Three TEPCO leaders are on trial for allegedly delaying tsunami preparation measures.
Read Story
October 05, 2018
Floating Nuclear Power Plants in Northeast Asia? A Daunting Prospect.
Weak multilateral architecture, territorial disputes, and natural disaster vulnerability compound the unknowns of Russia’s new energy platform.
Read Story
Floating Nuclear Power Plants in Northeast Asia? A Daunting Prospect.
March 10, 2016
Japan's Nuclear Safety Problems Remain Five Years After Fukushima
Despite some improvements, there are still lingering issues that need to be addressed.
Read Story
Japan's Nuclear Safety Problems Remain Five Years After Fukushima
March 04, 2016
TEPCO Prosecution: A Sign That Japan’s Nuclear Industry Is in Free Fall
The criminal prosecution of TEPCO is another step in the process to end nuclear power in Japan.
Read Story
TEPCO Prosecution: A Sign That Japan’s Nuclear Industry Is in Free Fall
October 22, 2015
Japan’s Nuclear Energy Choices
The country has the chance to create a more durable national energy strategy.
Read Story
Japan’s Nuclear Energy Choices
September 30, 2015
Beware Japan’s Coming Nuclear Problem: Report
Tokyo’s coming plutonium glut could pose nuclear dangers, a new report warns.
Read Story
Beware Japan’s Coming Nuclear Problem: Report
November 19, 2014
The Long Haul for Fukushima
Costs and complications of the cleanup underscore the magnitude of Japan’s nuclear question.
Read Story
The Long Haul for Fukushima
November 07, 2014
A Small But Important Milestone in the Fukushima Cleanup
Plus Sendai disaster plans and Fukushima reconstruction progress. Weekly Japan nuclear energy links.
Read Story
A Small But Important Milestone in the Fukushima Cleanup
October 22, 2014
The Future of Japanese Energy
Tokyo hopes to make cheaper LNG and renewables the basis of its energy supply.
Read Story
The Future of Japanese Energy
September 18, 2014
Three Approaches to Japan’s Energy Problem
New technologies are available, but have yet to gain popular acceptance.
Read Story
Three Approaches to Japan’s Energy Problem
September 18, 2014
Interview: Japan’s Post-Nuclear Future
The
Wall Street Journal’s
Mari Iwata speaks about the future of Japan’s energy industry.
Read Story
Interview: Japan’s Post-Nuclear Future
September 05, 2014
Japan to Begin Decommissioning Old Reactors
The government looks to save money while restarting new reactors. Weekend nuclear industry links.
Read Story
Japan to Begin Decommissioning Old Reactors
August 26, 2014
Waste Storage, Reactor Dismantlement Show Positive Signs For Fukushima
With new storage facilities, cleanup and dismantlement may become a quicker process.
Read Story
Waste Storage, Reactor Dismantlement Show Positive Signs For Fukushima
August 20, 2014
Abe May Issue “Guarantees” for Nuclear Plants
A legal restart is complicated by the government’s own guidelines, popular sentiment and poor cleanup.
Read Story
Abe May Issue “Guarantees” for Nuclear Plants
August 19, 2014
Fukushima Facing a Long Road to Recovery
As residents move back and food exports resume, the long-term stigma will be difficult to overcome.
Read Story
Fukushima Facing a Long Road to Recovery
August 17, 2014
As Radioactive Water Accumulates, TEPCO Eyes Pacific Ocean As Dumping Ground
TEPCO is running out of space to store contaminated water.
Read Story
As Radioactive Water Accumulates, TEPCO Eyes Pacific Ocean As Dumping Ground
August 08, 2014
Why Japan Will Drive Global LNG Growth
There is little reason to expect Japan’s reactors will offset its voracious new appetite for LNG.
Read Story
Why Japan Will Drive Global LNG Growth
Pages
1
2
Next Page
Follow Us
Facebook
Twitter
Google
RSS
Newsletter
Sign up for our weekly newsletter
The Diplomat Brief
Email Address
Popular Stories
February 16, 2019
Australia's
Collins
-Class Submarines Enter a 20th Year of Trouble
A Swedish shipyard’s troubles and Australia’s quest for new submarines.
Read Story
February 16, 2019
Understanding the Origins of the Pulwama Attack Inside Pakistan
Who benefits from the Pulwama attack?
Read Story
February 14, 2019
F-35B Stealth Fighters Drop Smart Bombs Over Philippine and East China Seas in Drill
In a first, U.S. F-35Bs dropped guided bombs on practice targets during a military exercise at sea in Asia this week.
Read Story
Interview
February 12, 2019
Asanga Abeyagoonasekera on Sri Lanka's Foreign Policy Challenges
The Diplomat talks with Asanga Abeyagoonasekera about the future trajectory of Sri Lanka’s foreign policy challenges.
Read Interview
More Interviews