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Japan Considering Dumping Radioactive Water Into Pacific Ocean

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.

Nuclear Power in the New Abe Cabinet

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.
Japan’s Reactors Are Holding Trade Underwater

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.

Japan Will Reactivate Nuclear Plants

Japan Will Reactivate Nuclear Plants

By Ankit Panda
The Abe administration is attempting to restart several of Japan's nuclear reactors.

Contractors Seek Out Homeless, Downtrodden for Fukushima Cleanup

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.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

PTSD Plagues Tohoku Three Years After March 11 Disaster

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.

“281_Antinuke” Risks Death Threats and Arrest in His Fight Against TEPCO, Japanese Government

“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.
Rice From Inside Fukushima 30-Kilometer Zone Delivered to Emperor

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.

Japan’s LDP Mulls Tepco Breakup as Fuel Rods OK’d for Risky Removal

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.

After Dressing Down for “Cool Biz,” Japanese Workers Layer Up for “Warm Biz”

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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