Abe and Biden pledge to push free trade talks
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US Vice President Joe Biden have agreed to work closely to find common ground on ...
read moreJapan-US free trade talks stalled
Negotiations on a multilateral free trade agreement between Japan and the United States remained stalled on Thursday.Eco...
read moreFukushima Update #31 “Viable Nuclear Energy Alternatives?”
The Japanese government passed a new energy policy that keeps nuclear energy as a main source. It also supports the deve...
read moreViable Nuclear Energy Alternatives?
The Japanese government passed a new energy policy that keeps nuclear energy as a main source. It also supports the deve...
read moreUtilities mull summer strategy
Officials from all of Japan’s nuclear plant operators met on Thursday to discuss their strategy for the summer.This woul...
read moreAnti-nuclear former Prime Ministers
Two former Japanese prime ministers are joining forces to form a new anti-nuclear group.
read moreContaminated water misdirected
The operator of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant reported earlier this week another incident involving contaminated w...
read moreJapan tightens security for Obama
U.S. President Barack Obama visits Tokyo next week.The city’s mass transit system is stepping up security in preparation...
read moreJapan’s oldest sea turtle on the mend
Japan’s oldest sea turtle is feeling better. 63-year-old Hamataro was treated for inflammation of the lungs and flippers...
read moreJapan cuts tariffs on Aussie beef tongue and pork
The many fans of beef tongue in Japan have cause for cheer.Japan’s government is cutting tariffs on beef tongue and pork...
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