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Fukushima disaster
A Robot Begins Removal of Melted Fuel From the Fukushima Nuclear Plant. It Could Take a Century.
By Mari Yamaguchi
The robot’s two-week trip is a crucial step in a decades-long process to decommission the plant and deal with large amounts of highly radioactive melted fuel inside.
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
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
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
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
By Tadateru Konoé
Are we prepared for the unthinkable?
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
By Mina Pollmann
Nearly five years after the Fukushima meltdown, three executives have been indicted for the disaster.
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
By Se Young Jang
A long-term policy is running into increasing domestic opposition.
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
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
By Clint Richards
A grid built around nuclear power is destined to be perpetually pushed to its limit.
Fukushima's Post-Disaster Death Toll Rises
By J.T. Quigley and Angela Erika Kubo
Our Tokyo editors discuss hardships faced by Fukushima's 136,000 displaced residents and more in this week's podcast.
Lessons from Japan for India on Nuclear Energy
By Kabir Taneja
Fukushima has given energy-hungry India pause. Are its nuclear safety standards up to scratch?
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.
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