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North Korea has informed Japan of its intent to launch a reconnaissance satellite into space between Thursday and Aug. 31, Tokyo said Tuesday, months after Pyongyang failed an earlier launch attempt. ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong's leader said on Tuesday he strongly opposes Japan's release into the sea of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant and the city would "immediately activate" import controls on Japanese seafood. ( read original story ...)

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Officials said, flames broke out shortly before 12-30 pm near Yokohama Bay, prompting the evacuation of Keawaula Beach Park and the radar station. “We’re very happy,” said Janet ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo stocks rose for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, led by heavyweight technology-related shares, while a weak yen supported ... ( read original story ...)

After months of controversy and anticipation, Japan is set to begin releasing treated radioactive wastewater from its Fukushima nuclear plant later this week despite fierce objections from some countries. ( read original story ...)

Japan said late on Monday it had responded to inquiries from China and Russia about the ocean discharge of wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power station, owned by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (Tepco). ( read original story ...)

The Japanese government and Tepco made the decision to release the water after a process that has been neither fully transparent nor adequately inclusive of important stakeholders, both in Japan and abroad. This plants the seeds for what could be decades of mistrust and contention. ( read original story ...)

One Japanese healthy eating principle taught me that if I stop eating when I'm 80% full, I would never have to go on another diet. ( read original story ...)