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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
![Why Fears About Fukushima Water Release Are Overblown Why Fears About Fukushima Water Release Are Overblown](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-03-30-003635.jpg)
Why Fears About Fukushima Water Release Are Overblown
By OKAMOTO Koji
The release of ALPS-treated water will have no physical effects on people or the environment.
![Fukushima Disaster’s Impact on Health Will Be Challenged in Court Fukushima Disaster’s Impact on Health Will Be Challenged in Court](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-02-17-131248.jpg)
Fukushima Disaster’s Impact on Health Will Be Challenged in Court
By Thisanka Siripala
A link between radiation from the Fukushima nuclear disaster and cancer will be the focal point of the civil court case against operator TEPCO.
![The International Brouhaha Over Fukushima Treated Water The International Brouhaha Over Fukushima Treated Water](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-05-20-6.jpg)
The International Brouhaha Over Fukushima Treated Water
By SUZUKI Kazuto
The criticisms from China and South Korea are missing some crucial points.
![Fukushima Chief: No Need to Extend Decommissioning Target Fukushima Chief: No Need to Extend Decommissioning Target](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-iaea_experts_at_fukushima_02813336.jpg)
Fukushima Chief: No Need to Extend Decommissioning Target
By Associated Press
Despite recent setbacks, the head of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant says the goal to fully decommission in 30-40 years is on track.
![Japan’s 3/11 Recovery Stalled by Fukushima Decommissioning Delays Japan’s 3/11 Recovery Stalled by Fukushima Decommissioning Delays](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-03-13-3.jpg)
Japan’s 3/11 Recovery Stalled by Fukushima Decommissioning Delays
By Thisanka Siripala
Delays in dismantling the disaster-stricken nuclear power complex cast doubt on whether recovery goals will move forward according to schedule.
![Ex-TEPCO Executive Downplays Role in Fukushima Nuclear Meltdown Ex-TEPCO Executive Downplays Role in Fukushima Nuclear Meltdown](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_11033007537.jpg)
Ex-TEPCO Executive Downplays Role in Fukushima Nuclear Meltdown
By Thisanka Siripala
Three TEPCO leaders are on trial for allegedly delaying tsunami preparation measures.
![Floating Nuclear Power Plants in Northeast Asia? A Daunting Prospect. Floating Nuclear Power Plants in Northeast Asia? A Daunting Prospect.](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18118407060697.jpg)
Floating Nuclear Power Plants in Northeast Asia? A Daunting Prospect.
By Tom Corben
Weak multilateral architecture, territorial disputes, and natural disaster vulnerability compound the unknowns of Russia’s new energy platform.
![Japan's Nuclear Safety Problems Remain Five Years After Fukushima Japan's Nuclear Safety Problems Remain Five Years After Fukushima](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-25_20-11-25.jpg)
Japan's Nuclear Safety Problems Remain Five Years After Fukushima
By Ryan Shaffer
Despite some improvements, there are still lingering issues that need to be addressed.
![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](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-04_12-54-11.jpg)
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.
![Japan’s Nuclear Energy Choices Japan’s Nuclear Energy Choices](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-22_13-39-31.jpg)
Japan’s Nuclear Energy Choices
By Kathleen Araújo
The country has the chance to create a more durable national energy strategy.
![Beware Japan’s Coming Nuclear Problem: Report Beware Japan’s Coming Nuclear Problem: Report](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-25_20-11-25.jpg)
Beware Japan’s Coming Nuclear Problem: Report
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo’s coming plutonium glut could pose nuclear dangers, a new report warns.
![The Long Haul for Fukushima The Long Haul for Fukushima](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-11-19_06-29-14.jpg)
The Long Haul for Fukushima
By Clint Richards
Costs and complications of the cleanup underscore the magnitude of Japan’s nuclear question.
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