The Japanese government said last week that contaminated water from the destroyed nuclear power plant could be released into the sea "around this spring or summer". ( read original story ...)
Japan court again acquits ex-execs over Fukushima disaster
The case is the only criminal trial related to the nuclear accident that led the former TEPCO executives to face charges. ( read original story ...)
Pacific Islands urge Japan to delay release of Fukushima waste
Planned release of wastewater raises concerns among nations that are still grappling with legacy of nuclear testing. ( read original story ...)
7 of Naomi Osaka’s Most Amazing SI Swimsuit Photos
Naomi Osaka is one of the most influential athletes in sports today. The tennis pro broke barriers as the first female Black athlete featured on an SI Swimsuit cover in 2021. In addition to her ... ( read original story ...)
Over 3,000 day care facilities in Japan not sufficiently quake resistant: survey
A total of 3,315 of Japan's day care facilities had insufficient or unconfirmed earthquake resistance as of March 2020, a Mainichi Shimbun sur ... ( read original story ...)
The art of getting to “yes”: Marriage proposals become big business in Japan
In social media age, a simple declaration of devotion and a selfie may not cut it, prompting some young lovers to spend thousands for a more Instagram-able moment. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas signs LNG contract with new operator of Russia’s Sakhalin 2
Jan 17 (Reuters) - Japanese natural gas distributor Osaka Gas Co (9532.T) said on Tuesday it had signed a contract to continue purchasing 200,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a new ... ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 28th anniversary of Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
TOKYO, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Kobe City in western Japan on Tuesday marked the 28th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, which claimed the lives of 6,434 people. A memorial service was held ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan Is Rearming Again
Slowly, Japan is turning from a "solid shield" to a "sharp spear," to use the recent description used by Chinese official media. ( read original story ...)
Japan is paying families ¥1 million to move to countryside – but it won’t make Tokyo any smaller
The Japanese government has announced a fresh round of incentives for people to move out of the Tokyo region. From April 2023, families seeking a new life in greener pastures will receive 1 million ... ( read original story ...)
6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Japan
A strong earthquake hit Japan on Monday. According to US Geological Survey, the magnitude 6.3 earthquake hit the Izu-Ogasawara Islands, south of the capital Tokyo, at around 0449GMT. The earthquake ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquakes rock Japan, Indonesia but no casualties reported
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake rocked the Izu-Ogasawara Islands off Japan's southeastern coast on Monday. According to US Geological Survey, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower on stronger yen
Tokyo stocks ended lower Monday, with exporters hit hard by a stronger yen and investors cautious ahead of a Bank of Japan meeting. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 1.14 percent, or 297.20 ... ( read original story ...)
Under pressure to hike wages, Japan CEOs are advocating merit-based pay
This reflects a degree of hesitancy among corporate leaders to raise salaries in a knee-jerk reaction to inflation. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan CEOs Facing Inflation Are Talking More About Merit-Based Pay
As business leaders in Japan face greater pressure to raise wages in an inflationary environment, they’re becoming more vocal about the need to pay employees based on merit. ( read original story ...)
Influential Japanese want us to join them in their long standing hostility to China
In Australia it is aided by the Japanese Ambassador in Canberra. The anti-China crowd at The Australian and AFR give him a pulpit whenever he wants to indulge his anti-China propaganda. In fact he has ... ( read original story ...)