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Japan Top Court: Government Not Responsible for Fukushima Disaster
June 17, 2022

Japan Top Court: Government Not Responsible for Fukushima Disaster

By Mari Yamaguchi
The four-judge bench said the government cannot be held liable because the damage from a massive tsunami that hit the plant could not have been prevented.

Cleanup Begins After Quake Shakes North Japan, Killing 4
March 17, 2022

Cleanup Begins After Quake Shakes North Japan, Killing 4

By Mari Yamaguchi
The powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit an area that was devastated by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Taiwan Finally Lifts Japan Food Import Restrictions
March 08, 2022

Taiwan Finally Lifts Japan Food Import Restrictions

By KAWASHIMA Shin
The move to allow produce from Fukushima and other prefectures is a breakthrough in relations.

Japan Regulator Bans Nuke Plant Restart Over Lax Safeguards
April 08, 2021

Japan Regulator Bans Nuke Plant Restart Over Lax Safeguards

By Mari Yamaguchi
Of the 54 nuclear reactors Japan used to have, nine have been restarted under tougher post-Fukushima safety standards and four are currently operating.

Japan Marks Tsunami Anniversary Without Government Memorial Amid Coronavirus
March 12, 2020

Japan Marks Tsunami Anniversary Without Government Memorial Amid Coronavirus

By Associated Press
Some residents along the Japanese northern coast stood on roadsides overlooking the sea, offering silent prayers for their loved ones lost in a massive earthquake and tsunami nine years ago Wednesday.

Japan Considering Dumping Radioactive Water Into Pacific Ocean
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.

The Truth About Radiation in Fukushima
March 14, 2019

The Truth About Radiation in Fukushima

By Maxime Polleri
Despite government claims, radiation from the 2011 nuclear disaster is not gone.
What Does Japan Think of the Iran Nuclear Deal?
March 26, 2018

What Does Japan Think of the Iran Nuclear Deal?

By Scott W. Harold
A closer look at Tokyo’s views on the agreement and their significance.

It's Official: Japan's Population Is Still Declining
February 27, 2016

It's Official: Japan's Population Is Still Declining

By Ankit Panda
Since 2010, nearly one million Japanese have vanished. How can the government stop population decline?

Disaster Preparedness: A Missed Opportunity in Sendai
April 01, 2015

Disaster Preparedness: A Missed Opportunity in Sendai

By Christopher Hobson
Japan hosts a disaster conference but doesn't incorporate the lessons of 2011.

Fighting Crises with Facts: A Lesson from Fukushima
May 02, 2014

Fighting Crises with Facts: A Lesson from Fukushima

By David Roberts
The disaster underscored the need for a credible, sober source of news during public health crises.
Powering the Future of Japan’s Industrial-Political Economy
April 24, 2014

Powering the Future of Japan’s Industrial-Political Economy

By Melissa S Hersh and James E Platte
If the Japanese government wants to revive its nuclear power industry, it will need to engage with the public.

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