A long-debated decision on whether Japan will dump into the sea more than 1 million tons of contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant is on course to come as early as next ... ( read original story ...)
Japan places Tokyo under COVID-19 state of ‘quasi-emergency’
In a meeting with experts, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura proposed a month of targeted restrictions in Tokyo, like reduced business hours for bars and restaurants, along with 24 days of curbs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan adds Tokyo, other areas to COVID-19 ‘quasi-emergency’ state
In a meeting with experts, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura proposed a month of targeted restrictions in Tokyo, like reduced business hours for bars and restaurants, along with 24 days of curbs ... ( read original story ...)
Nippon Express cuts Osaka-Dalian transport time with new ‘Dalian Express’
KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Nippon Express Co Ltd recently launched ‘Dalian Express’ high-speed ocean cargo transport service between Osaka, Japan, and Dalian (Liaoning Province), China. According to a ... ( read original story ...)
Preseismic Atmospheric Radon Anomaly Associated with 2018 Northern Osaka Earthquake
“Further analysis of other earthquakes will lead to a better understanding of ... concentration measurement monitoring networks at radioisotope facilities across Japan. Monitoring is also expected be ... ( read original story ...)
MGM and Orix remain only bidder for casino in Osaka
“As a global company, we will accelerate further development of our operations by bringing business from abroad to Japan,” says Makoto Inoue, President and CEO of Orix. Osaka made changes to its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Add Tokyo, Other Areas to COVID-19 ‘Quasi-Emergency’ State
Japan to Add Tokyo, Other Areas to COVID-19 'Quasi-Emergency' State In a meeting with experts, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura proposed a month of targeted restrictions in Tokyo, like reduced ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Catholic bishops mark 10th anniversary of Fukushima nuclear disaster
Rome Newsroom, Mar 11, 2021 / 05:00 am America/Denver (CNA). Ten years ago on March 11, a magnitude-9 earthquake under the ocean off the coast of Japan triggered a disaster at a Fukushima power plant ... ( read original story ...)
Japan running out of space for radioactive Fukushima water – and says dumping it in the OCEAN is now ‘unavoidable’
THE JAPANESE Prime Minster has said radioactive water waste collected at the site of the Fukushima nuclear disaster will have to be dumped in the ocean. Over one million tons of radioactive water has ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Tokyo governor asks for emergency virus measures
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike says she asked the government to allow her to issue binding orders under a new virus prevention law enacted in February, It includes a penalty for business owners who defy ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sumitomo to enter CO2 storage business with US partner
Japanese trading house Sumitomo Corp. will collaborate with U.S agricultural startup Indigo Ag in the greenhouse gas emissions allowance business utilizing agricultural land to store carbon dioxide. ( read original story ...)
Osaka breaks another coronavirus record as US reports 12 cases in Japan, South Korea
U.S. military commands in Japan reported eight new patients with COVID-19, the coronavirus disease, by 6 p.m. Thursday. U.S. Forces Korea reported four. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s March economy watcher sentiment rises as virus emergency ends
Business sentiment among workers with jobs sensitive to economic trends in Japan continued to rise in March, as the government ended a state of emergency for the Tokyo region and some other areas over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan denies considering vaccine priority for Olympic athletes
Japan said on Thursday it was not currently looking to prioritise COVID-19 vaccines for Olympic athletes, dismissing a media report that sparked a social media outcry since the country's inoculations ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo asks government to allow it to take virus measures
told reporters Thursday that she asked the government to allow her to issue binding orders under a new virus prevention law enacted in February that include penalty for business owners who defy ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares mostly higher; Tokyo slips as virus cases surge
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Thursday though Tokyo’s benchmark declined as reports of rising coronavirus cases raised alarm over another setback in the recovery from the ... ( read original story ...)