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Fukushima Daiichi
September 21, 2019
Japan Considering Dumping Radioactive Water Into Pacific Ocean
By Thisanka Siripala
Lawmakers attempt to justify releasing contaminated water stored at Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean.
September 20, 2019
Nuclear Power in the New Abe Cabinet
By Tom Corben
The latest reshuffle was notable for several reasons, but not least for bringing nuclear power back into the spotlight.
July 28, 2014
Japan’s Reactors Are Holding Trade Underwater
By Clint Richards
The impact of a non-nuclear Japan will be a significant drag on the economic recovery.
April 04, 2014
Japan Will Reactivate Nuclear Plants
By Ankit Panda
The Abe administration is attempting to restart several of Japan's nuclear reactors.
March 23, 2014
Contractors Seek Out Homeless, Downtrodden for Fukushima Cleanup
By J.T. Quigley and Zachary Ruzbasan
With few willing to risk exposure to radiation, staffing agencies are exploiting unskilled laborers from across Japan.
March 11, 2014
PTSD Plagues Tohoku Three Years After March 11 Disaster
By J.T. Quigley
More than 30 percent of children in disaster areas battle with the psychological side effects.
December 03, 2013
“281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government
By J.T. Quigley
Described by many as the “Japanese Banksy,” 281 spreads his political messages through graffiti.
November 28, 2013
Rice From Inside Fukushima 30-Kilometer Zone Delivered to Emperor
By J.T. Quigley
Rice from Hirono, Fukushima prefecture, will be served at dining halls and imperial residences.
October 31, 2013
Japan’s LDP Mulls Tepco Breakup as Fuel Rods OK’d for Risky Removal
Abe panel suggests that utility is unfit to decommission the stricken plant.
October 24, 2013
After Dressing Down for “Cool Biz,” Japanese Workers Layer Up for “Warm Biz”
Environmental Ministry asks offices and homes to set thermostats to 20°C.
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