Japan fires up biomass energy, but fuel shortage looms

"The FIT is designed to enhance use of cost-effective renewable energy," said Yukari Takamura, professor at Graduate School of Environmental Studies at Nagoya University. "But if biomass operators use mainly imported fuels, energy costs may remain high and ... ( read original story ...)

Japan’s yen rises after N Korea warning

It is not unusual for Japan's currency to climb during a crisis, as investors seek a safe haven until risks ease. But this crisis is slightly different, because the additional risks could be to Japan itself. Analysts, however, say things would have to be ... ( read original story ...)

US tries to enlist EU and Japan in China tech fight

The Trump administration is seeking to convince the EU and Japan to join its efforts to tackle China over Beijing’s intellectual property regime as it tries to address one of the top concerns of foreign businesses operating in China. The move follows ... ( read original story ...)

Leaf 2 offers advanced technologies, dynamic new design

The production of the Leaf 2, which has just started at Nissan’s Oppama plant in Yokohama, Japan, begins with the stamping ... Canada and Europe. Other news making headlines. Local data centre and hosting company Teraco Data Environments is building ... ( read original story ...)

Earthquake Hits Near Fukushima Nuclear Plant in Japan

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit the northeast coast of Japan, just 200 miles east of the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. The earthquake occurred just before noon EDT on Wednesday (the middle of the night in Japan), and was about six miles deep ... ( read original story ...)

Earthquake rocks Japan near Fukushima Nuclear Plant

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit the northeast coast of Japan, just 200 miles east of the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. The earthquake occurred just before noon EDT on Wednesday (the middle of the night in Japan), and was about six miles deep ... ( read original story ...)

Japan court rules Tepco liable over Fukushima: media

Some 15,000 people died in March 2011 when three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi plant suffered meltdowns after a magnitude 9 earthquake triggered a tsunami that devastated a swathe of Japan's northeastern coastline. Tepco has long been criticized for ... ( read original story ...)